Career Opportunities: Business Assistant, Senior (34842)

Job Summary

The Senior Business Assistant, Account Management position will work collaboratively with departmental faculty, staff, students, and other business units or areas performing higher level business functions to support the fiscal management process for assigned financial unit. Responsibilities include account management, billing and cost center management, effort reporting or related functions. Assist with budget process and serve as a resource for specific functional areas. Exercise delegated signature approval for a variety of business transactions following delegation policies. May develop financial reports for financial planning forecasts or analyze project data for budget reviews. May serve as back up for the business manager as appropriate.  Responsible for formal training and mentoring duties.

This position is 100% remote.

What We're Looking For:

Required:

• High school diploma / GED
• 4+ years of experience in customer service, as an account clerk, business, or other related field
• Experience in providing a high level of customer service
• Demonstrated knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems, file management and 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 multitask, work under pressure, handle interruptions and meet deadlines 
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems, analyze information and implement solutions 
• Ability to work independently and in a dynamic team environment 
• Must possess a learning orientation to changing technology 
• Demonstrated proficiency in software experience: Microsoft Word, Excel, Database and Outlook/Electronic Email 
• Must be able to work with diverse personalities and backgrounds
• Ability to provide coaching and training to others

Preferred:

• Associates degree
• 2+ years of University business office experience
• SAP, SuccessFactors, and billing/collections experience
• University-related skills, knowledge, and 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 Define Contribution Plan  
• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply