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Purdue University is hiring a Business Manager for First-Year Engineering Pathways. This role manages financial operations, reporting, and business office support for First-Year Engineering Programs with annual expenditures around $10 million and collaborates with academic leadership and central offices to ensure compliance and strategic financial management.

Highlights

Manage financial operations and reporting for First-Year Engineering Programs including EPICS, VIP, and Honors.
Collaborate with college directors, assistant deans, and central business service operations.
Interpret and apply University, federal, state, and sponsor policies and procedures.
Prepare financial and management reports for long-range planning and budget recommendations.
Mentor peers and provide business management support across departments.
Required skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong communication, financial analysis, project management, and SAP knowledge.
Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance or related field, at least 1 year of relevant experience, and 6 credit hours of accounting coursework.
Helpful skills: familiarity with sponsor and University regulations, contract and grant management, and knowledge of SAP, Cognos, and Banner.
Exempt position with a substantial benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.
Background check required; Purdue does not sponsor employment authorization for this role.

Business Manager, First-Year Engineering Full Description

The Business Manager for First-Year Engineering Pathways provides comprehensive financial management, reporting, and business office support for First-Year Engineering Programs—including EPICS, VIP, and Honors—which have estimated annual expenditures of approximately $10 million. This role collaborates closely with college directors, assistant directors of financial affairs, and business managers to ensure effective coordination of financial operations across academic departments. In addition to supporting First-Year Pathway programs, the Business Manager works directly with program directors, assistant deans, and associate deans, serving as the primary resource and liaison to central offices. Responsibilities include interpreting and applying University, federal, state, and sponsoring agency policies and procedures; collaborating with central business service operations and related entities to achieve the University’s strategic goals; and preparing financial and management reports to support long-range planning, budget recommendations, and strategic financial management. The position also mentors peers within the business office and maintains a unit that delivers exceptional business management support to departmental leadership, directors, managers, staff, and students.

Hybrid work will be considered for this position based on the candidate’s location and interest.

At Purdue, we believe that the success of every employee – every member of our Boilermaker community – is built on six pillars: Integrity, Respect, Honor, Inclusion, Innovation and Growth.

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
1+ years of experience in business administration, financial management, or related field
6 credit hours of accounting coursework

Skills needed:

Skilled in analyzing, interpreting, implementing, and clearly communicating University policies and procedures
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication abilities
Excels in planning, problem-solving, analysis, organization, project management, financial analysis, supervision, and customer service
Adept at influencing and building productive work relationships across a diverse workforce at all organizational levels
Fosters a participative supervisory style grounded in accountability, respect, and teamwork to effectively guide and support others
Embraces a learning orientation toward evolving technologies that impact business processes, such as SAP
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Brings originality and creativity to daily work, with a proven ability to resolve complex issues efficiently

What is helpful:

A 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 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 EOE 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.

At Purdue, we believe that the success of every employee – every member of our Boilermaker community – is built on six pillars: Integrity, Respect, Honor, Inclusion, Innovation and Growth.

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
1+ years of experience in business administration, financial management, or related field
6 credit hours of accounting coursework

Skills needed:

Skilled in analyzing, interpreting, implementing, and clearly communicating University policies and procedures
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication abilities
Excels in planning, problem-solving, analysis, organization, project management, financial analysis, supervision, and customer service
Adept at influencing and building productive work relationships across a diverse workforce at all organizational levels
Fosters a participative supervisory style grounded in accountability, respect, and teamwork to effectively guide and support others
Embraces a learning orientation toward evolving technologies that impact business processes, such as SAP
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Brings originality and creativity to daily work, with a proven ability to resolve complex issues efficiently

What is helpful:

A 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 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 EOE employer

Career Stream

Professional 1
Pay Band: S060
Job Code: 20002426

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