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Purdue University is hiring a Business Office Team Lead to provide high-level account management support for faculty in the Schools of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Materials Engineering. The role entails leading daily operations, training staff, liaising between departments and central offices, and applying advanced knowledge of financial and federal guidelines to ensure compliance and effective fiscal management.

Highlights

Manage accounts related to sponsored programs from federal, non-federal, and university sources.
Lead daily operations and provide training and support to Business Office staff.
Interpret and implement university financial management policies and federal guidelines.
Approve departmental purchase orders and travel as delegated by department head.
Require proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Require 4+ years of relevant business or financial experience or equivalent degree.
Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and multitasking skills needed.
Responsible for handling confidential information and working independently or as part of a team.
Position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime, with a substantial benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Background check required; employment authorization sponsorship not provided.

Business Assistant, Lead Full Description

Provide high-level account management support for faculty in the Schools of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Materials Engineering including sponsored programs from a variety of federal and non-federal sponsors and university funding. Responsible for leading daily operations with a direct impact on effective account management. Serve as a team lead within the Business Office, providing training and support to other staff members and working collaboratively as a team to achieve maximum performance in account management. Act as a liaison for both the department and central offices, especially sponsored program services. Position will 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.

Hybrid or remote work will 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
4+ years of relevant business and/or financial related experience
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
Purdue University is an EO/EA employer

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 4
Pay Band: S050
Job Code: 20002336

Original Job Description

Hybrid or remote work will 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
4+ years of relevant business and/or financial related experience
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
Purdue University is an EO/EA employer

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 4
Pay Band: S050
Job Code: 20002336

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