Job Description
Req Id:  41023
Job Title:  Business Manager, Associate
City:  West Lafayette
Job Description: 

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.

Posting Start Date:  3/6/26