Purdue University
Business Assistant, Account Management
Edtech.com's Summary
Purdue University is hiring a Business Assistant for the Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering and Nuclear Engineering. The role involves managing faculty accounts, supporting sponsored programs, and ensuring compliance with university and federal financial guidelines while acting as a liaison between the department and central offices.
Highlights
- Manage daily account operations impacting effective account management.
- Serve as liaison between the department and central offices, particularly sponsored program services.
- Interpret and implement university financial management policies and federal/non-federal guidelines.
- Approve purchase orders and travel under departmental fiscal signature delegation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) required.
- Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED with 2 years of relevant business or financial experience.
- Strong communication, customer service, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
- Capable of handling confidential information and working independently or in a team.
- Non-exempt position eligible for overtime; hourly rate anticipated at $18.50 based on experience and qualifications.
- Background check required; Purdue University does not sponsor employment authorization for this role.
Business Assistant, Account Management Full Description
Job Summary
The Business Assistant in the Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering and Nuclear Engineering will provide account management support for faculty, including sponsored programs from a variety of federal and non-federal sponsors and university funding.
Responsibilities Include:
- Daily operations with a direct impact on effective account management.
- Act as a liaison for both the department and central offices, especially sponsored program services.
- Interpret, communicate, and implement university financial management guidelines, policies, and procedures as well as require advanced knowledge of federal and non-federal guidelines.
- Exercise department head and departmental fiscal signature delegation by approving purchase orders and travel.
What We’re Looking For:
Required:
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma/GED.
- 2 years of relevant business and/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 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 Office (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: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
Purdue University is an EO/EA University.
Career Stream
Administrative and Operational Support 2
Pay Band S040
Job Code #20002334
The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $18.50 commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience. The final salary offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including equity, available budget, educational background, and relevant experience.
Job Code #20002334
The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $18.50 commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience. The final salary offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including equity, available budget, educational background, and relevant experience.
