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Purdue University is hiring a Business Assistant. The role involves assisting students and student organization advisors with travel, procurement, account management, and other business office functions, while providing training on student organization procedures and managing financial transactions and approvals.

Highlights

Assist with travel, procurement, account management, and business office functions for student organizations
Provide training on business procedures including officer registration, deposit procedures, cash handling, and event planning
Perform auditing, data entry, approve expenditures, and generate reports for student organization accounts
Require proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Minimum of a high school diploma or GED and 3+ years customer service or related experience
Strong time management, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills needed
Experience with SAP and Success Factors is a plus
Position is a 10-month appointment with non-exempt status eligible for overtime
Requires background check; Purdue University does not sponsor employment authorization for this role
Offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off

Business Assistant Full Description

The Business Assistant will assist students and student organization advisors with travel, procurement, account management, and other business office functions. Provide training and instruction to student organization officers and advisors on various student organization business procedures. Business processes include registration of officers, deposit procedures, cash handling guidelines, event and travel planning, expenditure procedures and other university student organization policies. Will inform students on use and approval of Activity Forms for travel and events. Perform auditing and data entry of transactions to the student organization account system. Approve expenditures and generate reports. Build positive working relationships and provide excellent service to student organizations, advisors, University departmental staff, and vendors.

This role is based on a 10-month appointment.

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience

Qualified candidates will need:

High school diploma/GED
3+ years of experience in customer service, as an account clerk, business, or other related field

Skills needed:

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to practice good time management, organizational skills and efficiently multi-task
Ability to work under pressure, handle frequent interruptions, prioritize workload and meet deadlines
Must demonstrate a willingness to learn and use own initiative to explore capabilities to enhance productivity and assume responsibility
Ability to make sound judgments and observe confidentiality at all times is essential
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to explain policies and procedures to staff
Ability to handle interruptions while meeting deadlines with accurate results and providing exceptional customer service
Ability to problem solve and analyze issues

What is helpful:

University and student services experience
Experience with SAP and Success Factors

Additional Information:

Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Non-exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
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

Administrative and Operational Support 2
Pay Band: S040
Job Code: 20002334

Original Job Description

This role is based on a 10-month appointment.

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience

Qualified candidates will need:

High school diploma/GED
3+ years of experience in customer service, as an account clerk, business, or other related field

Skills needed:

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to practice good time management, organizational skills and efficiently multi-task
Ability to work under pressure, handle frequent interruptions, prioritize workload and meet deadlines
Must demonstrate a willingness to learn and use own initiative to explore capabilities to enhance productivity and assume responsibility
Ability to make sound judgments and observe confidentiality at all times is essential
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to explain policies and procedures to staff
Ability to handle interruptions while meeting deadlines with accurate results and providing exceptional customer service
Ability to problem solve and analyze issues

What is helpful:

University and student services experience
Experience with SAP and Success Factors

Additional Information:

Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Non-exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
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

Administrative and Operational Support 2
Pay Band: S040
Job Code: 20002334

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