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Purdue University is hiring an Assistant Director of Financial Affairs, Research. This role leads post-award research administration and business operations for the College of Science, managing over $91 million in sponsored program expenditures, advising leadership on financial strategies, and ensuring compliance with policies.

Highlights

Lead post-award research financial administration and support business operations.
Advise college leadership on strategic initiatives and financial impacts.
Interpret and apply university, federal, and sponsor policies to financial transactions.
Authorize and approve financial transactions while maintaining internal controls.
Manage risk and safeguard resources as a fiduciary.
Collaborate with deans, department heads, faculty, and staff on financial matters.
Lead and direct business managers and professional staff to deliver efficient services.
Require BA/BS in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field and 6+ years of relevant experience including managing others.
Essential skills include strong communication, leadership, strategic planning, quantitative analysis, and proficiency with technology impacting business processes (e.g., SAP).
Personal computer skills with spreadsheets, word processing, internet, and databases required.

Assistant Director of Financial Affairs, Research, College of Science Full Description

The College of Science at Purdue University is seeking an Assistant Director of Financial Affairs, Research to provide leadership and support in post-award research administration and business operations. The College manages more than $91 million in annual sponsored program expenditures, and this role will play a key part in ensuring the financial strength and compliance of our research enterprise.

What You’ll Do:

Provide analysis and business support to facilitate research initiatives and general operations.
Advise College leadership on strategic initiatives and their financial impact.
Interpret and apply university, federal, and sponsor policies and procedures.
Authorize and approve financial transactions while maintaining internal control compliance.
Act as a fiduciary to manage risk and safeguard resources.
Collaborate with deans, department heads, faculty, and staff on finance and business matters.
Lead and direct business managers, professional staff, and support staff to deliver high-quality, efficient services.

This position is fully remote.

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:

BA/BS degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field of study
6+ years of experience in business management, finance, or related field. Experience managing others

Skills needed:

Ability to analyze, interpret and implement University policies and procedures
Demonstrated strong communication skills (oral and written)
Excellent leadership, planning, strategic thinking, problem-solving, organizational, project management, process management and customer service skills
Demonstrated quantitative analytical skills and ability to solve complicated problems with little or no precedential guidance. 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 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)
Personal computer and related software skills (spreadsheet, word processing, internet, database, etc.)
Must be able to manage multiple priorities and work with frequent interruption (from summary)

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
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

Management 4
Pay Band: S080
Job Code: 20002594

Original Job Description

What You’ll Do:

Provide analysis and business support to facilitate research initiatives and general operations.
Advise College leadership on strategic initiatives and their financial impact.
Interpret and apply university, federal, and sponsor policies and procedures.
Authorize and approve financial transactions while maintaining internal control compliance.
Act as a fiduciary to manage risk and safeguard resources.
Collaborate with deans, department heads, faculty, and staff on finance and business matters.
Lead and direct business managers, professional staff, and support staff to deliver high-quality, efficient services.

This position is fully remote.

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:

BA/BS degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field of study
6+ years of experience in business management, finance, or related field. Experience managing others

Skills needed:

Ability to analyze, interpret and implement University policies and procedures
Demonstrated strong communication skills (oral and written)
Excellent leadership, planning, strategic thinking, problem-solving, organizational, project management, process management and customer service skills
Demonstrated quantitative analytical skills and ability to solve complicated problems with little or no precedential guidance. 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 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)
Personal computer and related software skills (spreadsheet, word processing, internet, database, etc.)
Must be able to manage multiple priorities and work with frequent interruption (from summary)

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
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

Management 4
Pay Band: S080
Job Code: 20002594

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