Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Billing, Bookkeeping, Budgeting, Centralized Operations/Management, Communication Skills, Cost Control, Credit and Collections, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, File Management, Forecasting, Fund Management, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Purchasing/Procurement, Records Management, SAP, Sales Management, Systems Administration/Management, Time Management, Writing Skills
Req Id: 41272
Job Title: Business Assistant Account Management
City: West Lafayette
Job Description:
Job Summary
The Business Assistant will provide support and perform business assistant duties for various business offices across the Purdue West Lafayette campus. This position will work collaboratively with departmental faculty, staff, students, and other business units or areas to perform various business functions that support the mission of the University.
Responsibilities Include:
- Account management, billing, and cost center management
- Effort reporting and forecasting
- Act as a resource liaison for the department central offices and operations centers with responsibilities in account management for sponsored programs, general fund, and recharge accounts
- Assist with procurement and payroll related items
Primary areas of responsibility are subject to change to meet the needs of the Division College.
What We Are Looking For:
Required:
- Education and Experience: High School Diploma/GED
- Three years of experience in customer service as an account clerk, business, or other related field
- Experience in funds management and providing a high level of customer service
Skills Needed:
- Adaptability in environments that require transitions and differing work styles
- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems, file management, records, forms, and other office procedures and terminology
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills and professionalism in dealing with students, individuals, and business customers
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels
- 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 interruptions, and meet deadlines
- Ability to identify problems, analyze information, and implement solutions
- Capable of taking initiative, assuming responsibility, and handling confidential information with discretion
- Ability to work independently and in a dynamic team environment
- Must possess a learning orientation to changing technology
- Proficiency in software experience: Microsoft Word, Excel, Database, and Outlook/Electronic Email
- Ability to work with diverse personalities and backgrounds
What is Helpful:
- Two years of University business office experience
- SAP SuccessFactors and billing/collections experience
- University-related experience
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/AA University.
Career Stream: Administrative and Operational Support 3
Pay Band: S045
Job Code: 200065540
The anticipated hourly rate for this position is 18.50 commensurate with the candidates 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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Posting Start Date: 31926