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 $20-30M 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.  

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.
• Provide leadership and support within the assigned administration Business office.
• Serve in a support role for training and development of staff along with providing business management support for college-wide initiatives.
• 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 of study.
• 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 change 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 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: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

Purdue University is an EO/AA university.

Career Stream

Professional 1

Pay Band S060
Job Code #20002426
The anticipated annual rate for this position is $56,525/year.