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Purdue University is hiring a Business Assistant to provide business office support for the College of Pharmacy. The role involves managing faculty accounts, including sponsored programs and university funding, serving as a liaison between departmental and central offices, and approving fiscal transactions such as purchase orders and invoice payments.

Highlights

Manage account support for faculty related to sponsored programs and university funding.
Serve as liaison with Sponsored Program Services and central offices.
Approve purchase orders, travel, purchasing card transactions, and invoice payments under delegated authority.
Required software proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Minimum of high school diploma/GED and 3+ years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or related roles; business or financial degree considered in lieu of experience.
Strong oral and written communication, customer service, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
Ability to multitask, work under pressure, handle confidential information, and work independently or in a team.
Non-exempt position eligible for overtime and retirement benefits through defined contribution plan.
Background check required; employment authorization sponsorship not provided.
Access to a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, and paid time off.

Business Assistant Full Description

This position will provide business office support for the College of Pharmacy. Under the direction of the Business Manager, the successful candidate will provide account management support for faculty, including sponsored programs and university funding.

This position will serve as a liaison for both the departmental and central offices, especially Sponsored Program Services. The successful candidate will exercise programmatic and fiscal approval signature delegation by approving purchase orders, travel, purchasing card transactions and invoice payments.

Hybrid work may be considered for this position based on the candidate’s location and interest.

What We’re Looking For:

Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:

HS Diploma/GED
3+ years of experience in an account clerk, accounting, or bookkeeping role
Business or financial related degree will be considered in lieu of experience

Skills needed:

Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent customer service skills and professionalism
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build working relationships among a diverse workforce
Strong organizational and time management skills with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail
Motivated individual with ability to efficiently multi task, work under pressure, handle frequent interruptions and meet deadlines
Ability to identify and determine problems, analyze information and implement solutions
Capable of taking initiative, assuming responsibility and handling confidential information with discretion
Ability to work independently and contribute to a team environment
Proficient in: Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word

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
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

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

Career Path Maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/

Who We Are:

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Purdue University is an EA/EO employer.

Original Job Description

Hybrid work may be considered for this position based on the candidate’s location and interest.

What We’re Looking For:

Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:

HS Diploma/GED
3+ years of experience in an account clerk, accounting, or bookkeeping role
Business or financial related degree will be considered in lieu of experience

Skills needed:

Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent customer service skills and professionalism
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build working relationships among a diverse workforce
Strong organizational and time management skills with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail
Motivated individual with ability to efficiently multi task, work under pressure, handle frequent interruptions and meet deadlines
Ability to identify and determine problems, analyze information and implement solutions
Capable of taking initiative, assuming responsibility and handling confidential information with discretion
Ability to work independently and contribute to a team environment
Proficient in: Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word

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
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

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

Career Path Maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/

Who We Are:

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Purdue University is an EA/EO employer.

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