Job Summary

The Business Manager of Executive Offices will direct the management of the finances and business office support for the Office of Legal, Risk Management, Treasurer, and President with annual operating expenditures exceeding $30 million dollars.

Responsibilities Include:

• Serve as the resource/liaison for the Departments 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 Business Office.
• Maintain a unit that provides excellent business management support to Department Heads, Directors, faculty, staff and students.

What We’re Looking For:

Required:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field of study.
• Two years business administration, financial management, or related experience.
• In lieu of degree, a combination of education and experience will be considered (Associate’s Degree + 4 years of experience or High School Diploma + 6 years of experience).

Skills Needed:

• Ability to analyze, interpret and implement University policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated communication skills. Excellent planning, problem-solving, organizational, project management and customer service skills.
• Ability to influence and build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels.
• Able to be an active team member to successfully guide the work of others.
• Learning orientation to changing technology affecting business processes.
• Personal computer and related software skills.

What is Helpful:

• Six or more credit hours of accounting coursework.
• 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.

Additional Information:

• Purdue will not sponsor an employment related visa for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions Waiting Period

Purdue University is an EO/EA University.

Career Stream

Professional 2

Pay Band S065
Job Code #20002427