Job Summary

The Business Manager will direct the management of the finances and business office support for Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) and Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) within the College of Health & Human Sciences with annual weighted expenditures exceeding $23million 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 Business Office.
• Provide 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 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 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.   
• 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

Management 2

Pay Band S065
Job Code #20004062
The anticipated annual rate for this position is $64,940/year.