Business Manager, Associate

Business Manager, Associate Purdue University, United States about 12 hours ago

Location:

West Lafayette, INDIANA Job Description Apply now

Req Id:

41023

Job Title:

Business Manager, Associate

City:

West Lafayette

Job Description:

Job Summary The Associate Business Manager will direct the management of the finance and business office support for the assigned area with annual weighted expenditures in the range of $10-20M dollars. 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 college resources. The position will also provide leadership and support within the assigned administration Business office. Including serving in a support role for training and development of staff along with providing business management support for college wide initiatives.

Responsibilities Include:

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. 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.

What We're Looking For:

Required:

Education and Experience:

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

Skills Needed:

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 complex issues on a daily basis. What is

Helpful:

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 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 Purdue University is an EO/EA University. Career Stream Professional 1 Pay Band S060 Job Code #20002426 The anticipated annual rate for this position is $56,525 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. Apply now

Posting Start Date:

3/6/26