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Purdue University is hiring a Business Manager to oversee financial and business office support for administrative services and auxiliary services, including the Airport and Purdue Memorial Union, with annual expenditures around $40M. The role involves preparing financial and management reports, budget planning and analysis, and providing leadership within the business office to support the department's strategic goals.

Highlights

Manage finances and business office support for administrative and auxiliary services with large operating expenditures.
Prepare financial and management reports to support long-range planning and budget recommendations.
Serve as liaison to central offices and interpret University, Federal, State, and sponsoring agency policies.
Collaborate with central business operations and third-party entities to meet University strategic goals.
Supervise business office staff and provide mentorship and leadership.
Required software skills include Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and familiarity with SAP, Cognos, and Banner.
Qualifications require a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field and two years of relevant experience.
Strong communication, analytical, project management, supervisory, and customer service skills are essential.
Annual salary approximately $64,940, commensurate with education and experience.
Non-Exempt FLSA status with eligibility for overtime and retirement benefits.

Business Manager, Auxiliary Services Full Description

Job Summary

The Business Manager will direct the management of the finances and business office support for administrative services, auxiliary services - including Airport and Purdue Memorial Union, campus planning/architecture/sustainability and capital asset with annual, weighted operating expenditures in the range of $40M. This position will play a key role in the preparation of financial and management reports to support long-range planning forecasts; budget recommendations, planning, and analysis; and financial analysis and strategic financial management of the department.

Responsibilities Include:

Serve as the resource/liaison for assigned area to the central offices.
Provide proper interpretation of University, Federal, State, and sponsoring agency policies, and procedures.
Collaborate closely with central business service operations and other related third-party entities in meeting the strategic goals of the University.
Serve as mentor and key resource person to peers within the business office.
Maintain a unit that provides excellent business management support to the department Executive Leadership, Directors, Managers, staff, and students.
Supervise a staff member in the business office and provide leadership/guidance/support as needed.

What we’re Looking For:

Required:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance or related field of study.
Two years of business administration, financial management, or related experience.

Skills Needed:

Ability to analyze, interpret, implement and communicate University policies and procedures.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
Excellent planning, problem-solving, analytical, organizational, project management, financial analysis, supervisory, and customer service skills.
Ability to influence and build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels.
Must be able to foster a participative supervisory style that utilizes accountability, respect and teamwork to successfully guide the work of others.
Must possess a learning orientation to changing technology impacting business processes, e.g. SAP, etc.
Proficient in following software: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook
Demonstrate originality, creativity, and ability to resolve complex issues on a daily basis.

What’s Helpful:

Six credit hours of accounting coursework.
Demonstrated knowledge of sponsor and University regulations.
Basic proficiency in all technical and professional skills related to business office and contract grant management.
Knowledge of SAP, Cognos and Banner.

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

Professional 2

Pay Band S065
Job Code #20002427

The anticipated annual rate for this position is $64,940 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.

Original Job Description

Job Summary

Responsibilities Include:

Serve as the resource/liaison for assigned area to the central offices.
Provide proper interpretation of University, Federal, State, and sponsoring agency policies, and procedures.
Collaborate closely with central business service operations and other related third-party entities in meeting the strategic goals of the University.
Serve as mentor and key resource person to peers within the business office.
Maintain a unit that provides excellent business management support to the department Executive Leadership, Directors, Managers, staff, and students.
Supervise a staff member in the business office and provide leadership/guidance/support as needed.

What we’re Looking For:

Required:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance or related field of study.
Two years of business administration, financial management, or related experience.

Skills Needed:

Ability to analyze, interpret, implement and communicate University policies and procedures.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
Excellent planning, problem-solving, analytical, organizational, project management, financial analysis, supervisory, and customer service skills.
Ability to influence and build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels.
Must be able to foster a participative supervisory style that utilizes accountability, respect and teamwork to successfully guide the work of others.
Must possess a learning orientation to changing technology impacting business processes, e.g. SAP, etc.
Proficient in following software: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook
Demonstrate originality, creativity, and ability to resolve complex issues on a daily basis.

What’s Helpful:

Six credit hours of accounting coursework.
Demonstrated knowledge of sponsor and University regulations.
Basic proficiency in all technical and professional skills related to business office and contract grant management.
Knowledge of SAP, Cognos and Banner.

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

Professional 2

Pay Band S065
Job Code #20002427

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