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Purdue University is hiring a Business Manager for the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences. The role involves managing finances and business office support for the department and assisting the College of Science with operations management while collaborating with central business services to meet strategic goals. The Business Manager also prepares financial reports, supports long-range planning, and supervises business office staff to provide comprehensive management support.

Highlights

Manage finances and business office operations with expenditures exceeding $2 million and support College of Science's Indianapolis operations with $8.6 million expenditures.
Serve as liaison between the department and central university offices, interpreting policies from University, Federal, State, and sponsoring agencies.
Prepare financial and management reports to support budget planning, strategic financial analysis, and long-range forecasting.
Provide mentorship and leadership to direct reports and peers in the business office.
Require a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with SAP, Cognos, and Banner software.
Strong skills in communication, planning, problem-solving, project management, and financial analysis.
Preference for candidates with accounting coursework and knowledge of sponsor and University regulations.
Position is exempt from overtime, requires a background check, and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.
Hybrid work considered based on candidate location and interest.

Business Manager, Earth, Atmospheric, & Planetary Sciences Full Description

The Business Manager will direct the management of the finances and business office support for the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences with annual operating expenditures exceeding $2X million dollars. They will also assist the College of Science and its departments with the management and support of our growing operations at the Indianapolis location with current expenditures exceeding $8.6M. 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 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 the department. Serve as mentor and key resource person to direct reports and peers within the business office. Serve as assigned. Maintain a unit that provides excellent business management support to the department, Executive Leadership, Directors, Managers, 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
2+ 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

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 2
Pay Band: S065
Job Code: 20002427

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
2+ 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

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 2
Pay Band: S065
Job Code: 20002427

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