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Business Assistant, Account Management (West Lafayette, IN, US)

@ Purdue University
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West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:leading operations, training staff, liaising with offices
Requirements Summary:High School Diploma required; four years of relevant business or financial experience; strong communication, customer service, organization, and Excel skills.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word
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Job Summary

The Business Assistant will provide high-level account management support for faculty in the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering including sponsored programs from a variety of federal and non-federal sponsors and university funding.  This role will be responsible for leading daily operations with a direct impact on effective account management.  

 

Responsibilities Include:

  • Serving as a team lead within the Business Office, providing training and support to other staff members and working collaboratively as a team to achieve maximum performance in account management.
  • Act as a liaison for both the department and central offices, especially sponsored program services.
  • Interpret, communicate, and implement university financial management guidelines, policies, and procedures; with strong understanding of federal and non-federal guidelines.
  • Exercise department head and departmental fiscal signature delegation by approving purchase orders and travel.

 

What We’re Looking For:

Required:

Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma/GED.
  • Four years of relevant business and/or financial related experience.

 

Skills Needed:

  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent customer service skills and professionalism
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build working relationships among a diverse workforce
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail
  • Motivated individual with ability to efficiently multi task, work under pressure, handle frequent interruptions and meet deadlines
  • Ability to identify and determine problems, analyze information and implement solutions
  • Capable of taking initiative, assuming responsibility and handling confidential information with discretion
  • Ability to work independently and contribute to a team environment
  • Proficient in: Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word

 

What is Helpful:

  • Bachelor’s Degree.

 

Additional Information:

  • Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
  • A background check will be required for employment in this position
  • FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
  • Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

 

Purdue University is an EO/EA University

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 4

Pay Band S050
Job Code #20002336