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Purdue University is hiring an Associate Business Manager to oversee financial management and business office support for Cooperative Extension Services departments with expenditures exceeding $5 million annually. The role involves collaborating with executive leadership and central offices to interpret policies, prepare financial reports, support long-range planning, and mentor peers within the Business Office.

Highlights

Manage finances and business office operations for CES departments with over $5M in annual expenditures
Serve as liaison to executive leadership and central offices
Interpret and communicate University, federal, and sponsoring agency policies and procedures
Prepare financial and management reports to support budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning
Mentor peers and provide business management support to directors, staff, and students
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; familiarity with SAP and data reporting tools preferred
Requires Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field and one year of relevant experience
Strong skills in problem-solving, analysis, communication, project management, and supervision
Six credit hours of accounting coursework and sponsored program experience are helpful
Position is exempt from overtime, background check required, and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and paid time off

Business Manager, Cooperative Extension Service, Agricultural Sciences Education Communication Full Description

The Associate Business Manager will direct the management of finances and business office support for the departments within the Cooperative Extension Services (CES) Business Office exceeding $5M dollars in annual expenditures. Serve as the resource/liaison for the Department to the executive leadership and central offices. Provide proper interpretation of University, federal 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 management of unit resources. Serve as mentor and key resource person to peers within the Business Office. Maintain a unit that provides excellent business management support to unit Directors, staff, and students.

Hybrid 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:

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

Skills needed:

Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
Excellent organizational and time management abilities with attention to detail
Ability to analyze, interpret, implement, and communicate policies and procedures
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
High level of attention to detail
Ability and knowledge to utilize data reporting tools to analyze data, prepare reports, and present data according to user requirements
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 issues daily

What is helpful:

Six credit hours of accounting coursework
Sponsored Program experience

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 Waiting Period
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

Professional 1
Pay Band: S060
Job Code: 20002426

Original Job Description

Hybrid 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:

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

Skills needed:

Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
Excellent organizational and time management abilities with attention to detail
Ability to analyze, interpret, implement, and communicate policies and procedures
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
High level of attention to detail
Ability and knowledge to utilize data reporting tools to analyze data, prepare reports, and present data according to user requirements
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 issues daily

What is helpful:

Six credit hours of accounting coursework
Sponsored Program experience

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 Waiting Period
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

Professional 1
Pay Band: S060
Job Code: 20002426

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