Business Assistant, Account Management
At a glance
Entry-level Account Management role at Purdue University. West Lafayette.
Pay not stated
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Handle account management, billing, invoice processing, and scholarship postings for research centers
- Create reports, set up new users, and complete effort reporting accurately
- Act as the go-to resource for assigned functional areas and explain procedures to staff
- Supervise temporary or student workers when the work requires it
What you bring
- A high school diploma or GED plus four years in office or business support work
- Working proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain policies and procedures
- Strong problem-solving skills and accuracy while handling interruptions and deadlines
Who this fits
This role suits an administrative professional who can manage financial and operational details while delivering customer service. You may coach others and supervise temporary or student staff as needed. University experience is helpful. Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization, and employment requires a background check.
From the employer
Job Summary
At Purdue, our innovative community is driven by collaboration, stewardship, and a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. As the Lead Business Assistant, Account Management, you will partner with faculty, staff, students, and business leaders to support the financial and operational success of key research centers and institutes.
In this role, you'll work alongside the Business Manager to provide financial oversight, resource stewardship, and operational support for Discovery Park Centers and Institutes, including CERIAS, ISF, PPRI, and AIDA3. Your expertise will help enable groundbreaking research and discovery while ensuring the responsible management of resources that support Purdue's mission and future-focused initiatives.
Responsibilities Include:
- Account management, report creation, billing, new user set up, scholarship posting, effort reporting, and invoice processing.
- Serve as subject matter expert for specific functional areas.
- Supervise temporary or student staff as needed.
What We’re Looking For:
Required:
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Four years of experience in an office or related business support role.
Skills Needed:
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have the ability to explain policies and procedures to staff.
- Ability to handle interruptions while meeting deadlines with accurate results and providing exceptional customer service.
- Ability to problem-solve and analyze complex issues.
- Ability to provide coaching and training to others.
What is Helpful:
- University experience.
Additional Information:
- To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE
- 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
Career Stream
Administrative and Operational Support 4
Pay Band S050
Job Code #20002336
The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $22.95/hour.
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.
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