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Purdue University is hiring a Business Manager for the Department of Computer Science. The role involves managing finances and business office support, collaborating with university central offices, and preparing financial reports to support strategic planning. The position also includes supervising staff and managing budget allocations for multiple locations, including Purdue’s Indianapolis site.

Highlights

Direct management of finances and business office support for the Department of Computer Science with over $68 million in annual expenditures.
Serve as liaison between the Department, College, and central university offices ensuring compliance with University, Federal, State, and sponsor policies.
Prepare financial and management reports for long-range planning, budgeting, and strategic financial management.
Provide mentorship and leadership within the Business Office and support Executive Leadership, Directors, Managers, staff, and students.
Support expenditure allocation, payroll supplements, and overloads, ensuring accuracy and adherence to guidelines.
Required skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), SAP, financial analysis, communication, supervisory, and project management abilities.
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field and at least 6 years of relevant experience.
Helpful qualifications: Six credit hours of accounting coursework, knowledge of sponsor and University regulations, and experience managing others.
Employment is exempt from overtime; retirement plan is defined contribution; comprehensive benefits package available.
Background check required; Purdue University does not sponsor employment authorization for this position.

Business Manager, Computer Science Full Description

The Business Manager will direct the management of the finances and business office support for the Department of Computer Science with annual, weighted operating expenditures exceeding $68 Million dollars. Serve as the resource/liaison for the Department to the College and 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 entities in meeting the strategic goals of the University. 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 Department resources. Serve as mentor and key resource person to peers within Business Office. Maintain a unit that provides excellent business management support to the Department, Executive Leadership, Directors, Managers, staff, and students.

This position includes support for the extensive CS presence at Purdue’s Indianapolis location. This is a key role in ensuring expenditures are allocated to the correct location each semester, payroll supplements and overloads are processed timely and accurately, and expenditures are within department and university guidelines.

Hybrid or remote 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:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance or related field of study
Minimum of 6 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 is helpful:

Six credit hours of accounting coursework
A demonstrated knowledge of sponsor and University regulations and basic proficiency in all technical and professional skills related to business office and contract grant management
Knowledge of SAP, Cognos and Banner
Experience managing others

Additional Information:

Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: 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

Management 4
Pay Band: S075
Job Code: 20004064

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 or remote 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:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance or related field of study
Minimum of 6 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 is helpful:

Six credit hours of accounting coursework
A demonstrated knowledge of sponsor and University regulations and basic proficiency in all technical and professional skills related to business office and contract grant management
Knowledge of SAP, Cognos and Banner
Experience managing others

Additional Information:

Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: 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

Management 4
Pay Band: S075
Job Code: 20004064

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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