Job Summary
The Associate Business Manager will direct the management of the finance and business office support for the assigned area with annual weighted expenditures in the range of $10-20M dollars. This position will play a key role in the preparation of financial and management reports to support long-range planning forecasts; budget recommendations, planning, and analysis; and financial analysis and strategic financial management of college resources. The position will also provide leadership and support within the assigned administration Business office. Including serving in a support role for training and development of staff along with providing business management support for college wide initiatives.
Responsibilities Include:
- Serve as the resource/liaison for the Department to the College and central offices.
- Provide proper interpretation of University, Federal, State, and sponsoring agency policies, and procedures.
- Collaborate closely with central business service operations and other related entities in meeting the strategic goals of the University.
- Serve as mentor and key resource person to peers within the Business Office.
- Maintain a unit that provides excellent business management support to unit Directors, staff, and students.
What We’re Looking For:
Required:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field.
- One year of business administration, financial management, or related experience.
Skills Needed:
- Ability to analyze, interpret, implement, and communicate policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Ability and knowledge to utilize data reporting tools to analyze data, prepare reports, and present data according to user requirements.
- Excellent planning, problem-solving, analytical, organizational, project management, financial analysis, supervisory, and customer service skills.
- Ability to influence and build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels.
- Must be able to foster a participative supervisory style that utilizes accountability, respect and teamwork to successfully guide the work of others.
- Must possess a learning orientation to changing technology impacting business processes, e.g. SAP, etc.
- Proficient in following software: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Demonstrate originality, creativity, and ability to resolve complex issues on a daily basis.
What is Helpful:
- A demonstrated knowledge of sponsor and University regulations and basic proficiency in all technical and professional skills related to business office and contract grant management.
- Knowledge of SAP, Cognos, and Banner.
Additional Information:
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
Purdue University is an EO/EA University.
Career Stream
Professional 1
Pay Band S060
Job Code #20002426
The anticipated annual rate for this position is $56,525 commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience. The final salary offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including equity, available budget, educational background, and relevant experience.