<p>Req Id: 36011</p> <p>Job Title: Business Assistant</p> <p>City: West Lafayette</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>Join our dynamic team and play a vital role in supporting the financial operations of our organization! You'll collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and various business units to manage essential fiscal processes, including payroll, procurement, travel, billing, cost center management, effort reporting, and gift processing. As a key resource, you'll develop financial reports, analyze and resolve unique challenges, and provide expert recommendations. Your responsibilities may also include assisting with budget processes, supervising office staff, and exercising signature authority.</p> <p>Hybrid work will be considered for this position based on the candidate's location and interest.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>What We're Looking For:</p> <p>Education and Experience</p> <p>Qualified candidates will need:</p> <ul> <li>HS diploma/GED </li><li>3+ years of experience in customer service, as an account clerk, business, or other related field </li></ul> <p>Skills needed:</p> <ul> <li>Experience with procurement </li><li>Must have experience in providing a high level of customer service </li><li>Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems, file management and records, forms and other office procedures and terminology </li><li>Strong oral and written communication skills </li><li>Excellent customer service skills and professionalism in dealing with students, individuals and business customers </li><li>Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels </li><li>Strong organizational and time management skills with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail </li><li>Motivated individual with ability to efficiently multi task, work under pressure, handle interruptions and meet deadlines </li><li>Ability to identify problems, analyze information and implement solutions </li><li>Capable of taking initiative, assuming responsibility and handling confidential information with discretion </li><li>Ability to work independently and in a dynamic team environment </li><li>Must possess a learning orientation to changing technology </li><li>Proficiency in software experience: Microsoft Word, Excel, Database and Outlook/Electronic Email </li><li>Must also be able to work with diverse personalities and backgrounds </li></ul> <p>What is helpful:</p> <p>Two years of University business office experience.</p> <p>SAP, SuccessFactors, and billing/collections experience</p> <p>Additional Information:</p> <ul> <li>Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position </li><li>A background check will be required for employment in this position </li><li>FLSA: Non-exempt (Eligible?For?Overtime) </li><li>Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan </li><li>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 </li><li>Purdue University is an EOE employer </li></ul> <p>Career Stream</p> <ul> <li>Administrative and Operational Support 2 </li><li>Pay Band: S040 </li><li>Job Code: 20002334 </li></ul> <p>Apply now</p> <p>Posting Start Date: 2/13/25</p>