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The Associate Business Manager will direct the management of finances and business office support for the departments within the Cooperative Extension Services (CES) Business Office exceeding $5M dollars in annual expenditures. Serve as the resource/liaison for the Department to the executive leadership and central offices. Provide proper interpretation of University, federal 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.   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 management of unit resources.  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.

Hybrid work will be considered for this position based on the candidate’s location and interest.

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field of study
• One year of business administration, financial management, or related experience

Skills needed:

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities with attention to detail
• 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 issues daily

What is helpful:

• Six credit hours of accounting coursework
• Sponsored Program experience

Additional Information:

• Purdue University 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
• Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
• Purdue University is an EO/EA employer

Career Stream

• Professional 1
• Pay Band: S060
• Job Code: 20002426