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Business Manager, Information Technology

Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$20–$30 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Administrative Management, Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Business Administration, Business Operations, Business Processes, Business Services, Business Skills, Business Support, Centralized Operations/Management, Communication Skills, Contract Management, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Database Report Tools, Detail Oriented, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Strategy, Forecasting, Funding, Grant Administration/Management, IBM Cognos, Leadership, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Policy Implementation, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Reporting Skills, SAP, Staff Development, Team Player, Training/Teaching, University/School Regulations, Writing Skills
LOCATION
West Lafayette, IN
POSTED
26 days ago

Req Id: 42159

Job Title: Business Manager, Information Technology

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 $20-30M 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.

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.
  • Provide leadership and support within the assigned administration Business office.
  • Serve in a support role for training and development of staff along with providing business management support for college-wide initiatives.
  • 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 of study.
  • 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 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 on a daily basis.

What is Helpful:

  • Six credit hours of 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 employment authorization for this position
  • A background check will be required for employment in this position
  • FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
  • Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

Purdue University is an EO/AA university.

Career Stream

Professional 1

Pay Band S060

Job Code #20002426

The anticipated annual rate for this position is $56,525/year.

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Posting Start Date: 5/15/26

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