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Job Description
The College of Science at Purdue University is seeking an Assistant Director of Financial Affairs, Research to provide leadership and support in post-award research administration and business operations. The College manages more than $91 million in annual sponsored program expenditures, and this role will play a key part in ensuring the financial strength and compliance of our research enterprise.
What You’ll Do
What We're Looking For
Education and Experience
Qualified Candidates Will Need
The College of Science at Purdue University is seeking an Assistant Director of Financial Affairs, Research to provide leadership and support in post-award research administration and business operations. The College manages more than $91 million in annual sponsored program expenditures, and this role will play a key part in ensuring the financial strength and compliance of our research enterprise.
What You’ll Do
- Provide analysis and business support to facilitate research initiatives and general operations.
- Advise College leadership on strategic initiatives and their financial impact.
- Interpret and apply university, federal, and sponsor policies and procedures.
- Authorize and approve financial transactions while maintaining internal control compliance.
- Act as a fiduciary to manage risk and safeguard resources.
- Collaborate with deans, department heads, faculty, and staff on finance and business matters.
- Lead and direct business managers, professional staff, and support staff to deliver high-quality, efficient services.
What We're Looking For
Education and Experience
Qualified Candidates Will Need
- BA/BS degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field of study
- 6 years of experience in business management, finance, or related field. Experience managing others
- Ability to analyze, interpret and implement University policies and procedures
- Demonstrated strong communication skills (oral and written)
- Excellent leadership, planning, strategic thinking, problem-solving, organizational, project management, process management and customer service skills
- Demonstrated quantitative analytical skills and ability to solve complicated problems with little or no precedential guidance. 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 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)
- Personal computer and related software skills (spreadsheet, word processing, internet, database, etc.)
- Must be able to manage multiple priorities and work with frequent interruption (from summary)
- Purdue University 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
- 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
- Purdue University is an EO/EA employer
- Management 4
- Pay Band: S080
- Job Code: 20002594
Salary : $91
