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The Business Manager will direct the management of the finances and business office support for HTM & SLHS within the College of Health & Human Sciences with annual weighted expenditures exceeding $23 million dollars.  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.  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.  Serve as mentor and key resource person to peers within Business Office. Maintain units that provides excellent business management support to Department Heads, Directors, faculty, staff and students.

This position is fully remote.

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
• 2+ years of business administration, financial management, or related experience

Skills needed:

• Ability to analyze, interpret, implement, and communicate University 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:

• Six 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 
• Knowledge of SAP, Cognos, and Banner

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

Career Stream

• Management 2
• Pay Band: S065
• Job Code: 20004062

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