Purdue University
Business Manager, IT
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Purdue University is hiring a Business Manager to oversee the finances and business office support for the Office of VP, Information Technology, managing over $125M in annual expenditures. The role involves interpreting policies, preparing financial reports, supporting long-range planning, and mentoring peers within the business office.
Highlights
- Manage finances and business office support for the IT Office with expenditures exceeding $125M annually.
- Interpret and apply University, Federal, State, and sponsoring agency policies and procedures.
- Prepare financial and management reports for budget recommendations, planning, and strategic financial management.
- Serve as liaison between IT and central business service operations, collaborating to meet University goals.
- Mentor peers and provide backup support for the IT Assistant Director of Business and Finance.
- Required education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field.
- Required experience: Minimum two years in business administration, financial management, or related areas.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; familiarity with SAP preferred.
- Strong skills in communication, planning, problem-solving, financial analysis, supervision, and customer service.
- Compensation: Anticipated annual rate of $64,940, commensurate with education and experience.
Business Manager, IT Full Description
Job Summary
Purdue University is seeking a Business Manager to join the Information Technology (IT) Business Office team. This role will direct the management of the finances and business office support for Office of VP, Information Technology (IT) with annual expenditures exceeding $125M dollars.
Responsibilities Include:
- Serve as a resource/liaison for IT 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.
- 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 IT resources.
- Serve as mentor and key resource person to peers within the business office.
- Serve as a backup for the IT Assistant Director of Business and Finance.
- Maintain a unit that provides excellent business management support to the department CIO, Executive Leadership, Directors, Managers, staff, and students.
What We’re Looking For:
Required:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or other 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 change 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 daily.
What is Helpful:
- Six or more hours of credit hours in 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 will not sponsor an employment related visa for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions 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.
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.
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