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Business Assistant, Account Management

🇺🇸 Hybrid - West Lafayette, IN 🕑 Part-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Customer Success 🗓️ March 11th, 2026

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Purdue University is hiring a Business Assistant, Account Management who will support business office staff and recharge managers in the College of Science. The role handles internal and external billing, vendor payment tracking, and account management for The Data Mine, while serving as a subject matter expert and liaison between departments and central offices.

Highlights
  • Provide high-level recharge support for College of Science business staff and recharge core managers
  • Process internal and external billings for multiple recharges
  • Function as a liaison between department and central offices, acting as a recharge SME
  • Manage account responsibilities for The Data Mine operation transitioning to College of Science
  • Track vendor payments and support collection of wire payments and voluntary support documentation
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
  • Requires a High School Diploma or GED and three years of relevant business or financial experience
  • Strong communication, customer service, organizational, and multitasking skills are essential
  • Position is half-time (.5 FTE), benefits eligible, and non-exempt with overtime eligibility
  • Background check required; Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization

Business Assistant, Account Management Full Description

Req Id:  41091
Job Title:  Business Assistant, Account Management
City:  West Lafayette

Job Description:
Job Summary
The Business Assistant will provide high-level recharge support for business office staff and recharge core managers in the College of Science. This role is responsible for processing internal and external billings numerous recharges in the College and will function as a liaison for both the department and central offices, especially being a SME for recharges. This role will provide internal and external billing support, vendor payment tracking, and will perform account management for The Data Mine as the responsibilities for that operation shift to the College of Science. The Business Assistant will assist departments as requested with collection of wire payments and processing voluntary support documentation.

This is a .5FTE (half-time), benefits eligible position. This is a fully remote position with occasional travel to campus as needed for meetings and training.

What We’re Looking For:
Education and Experience:
Required:
  • High School Diploma/GED.
  • Three years of relevant business or financial related 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 multitask, 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 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
 
Purdue University is an EO/EA University

Career Stream
Administrative and Operational Support 2

Pay Band S040
Job Code #20002334