Business Assistant

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This position will provide business office support for the College of Pharmacy. Under the direction of the Business Manager, the successful candidate will provide account management support for faculty, including sponsored programs and university funding.

This position will serve as a liaison for both the departmental and central offices, especially Sponsored Program Services. The successful candidate will exercise programmatic and fiscal approval signature delegation by approving purchase orders, travel, purchasing card transactions and invoice payments.

Hybrid work may be considered for this position based on the candidate’s location and interest.

What We’re Looking For:

Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:

• HS Diploma/GED
• 3 years of experience in an account clerk, accounting, or bookkeeping role
Business or financial related degree will be considered in lieu of 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

Additional Information:

• Purdue University 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
• 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

Career Stream

• Administrative and Operational Support 2
• Pay Band: S040
• Job Code: 20002334

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

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