Business Manager, First-Year Engineering - Botany and Plant Pathology Department at Purdue University : Job Details

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Job DescriptionThe Business Manager for First-Year Engineering Pathways provides comprehensive financial management, reporting, and business office support for First-Year Engineering Programs—including EPICS, VIP, and Honors—which have estimated annual expenditures of approximately $10 million. This role collaborates closely with college directors, assistant directors of financial affairs, and business managers to ensure effective coordination of financial operations across academic departments. In addition to supporting First-Year Pathway programs, the Business Manager works directly with program directors, assistant deans, and associate deans, serving as the primary resource and liaison to central offices. Responsibilities include interpreting and applying University, federal, state, and sponsoring agency policies and procedures; collaborating with central business service operations and related entities to achieve the University's strategic goals; and preparing financial and management reports to support long-range planning, budget recommendations, and strategic financial management. The position also mentors peers within the business office and maintains a unit that delivers exceptional business management support to departmental leadership, directors, managers, staff, and students.

Job DescriptionThe Business Manager for First-Year Engineering Pathways provides comprehensive financial management, reporting, and business office support for First-Year Engineering Programs—including EPICS, VIP, and Honors—which have estimated annual expenditures of approximately $10 million. This role collaborates closely with college directors, assistant directors of financial affairs, and business managers to ensure effective coordination of financial operations across academic departments. In addition to supporting First-Year Pathway programs, the Business Manager works directly with program directors, assistant deans, and associate deans, serving as the primary resource and liaison to central offices. Responsibilities include interpreting and applying University, federal, state, and sponsoring agency policies and procedures; collaborating with central business service operations and related entities to achieve the University's strategic goals; and preparing financial and management reports to support long-range planning, budget recommendations, and strategic financial management. The position also mentors peers within the business office and maintains a unit that delivers exceptional business management support to departmental leadership, directors, managers, staff, and students.Hybrid work will be considered for this position based on the candidate's location and interest.At Purdue, we believe that the success of every employee – every member of our Boilermaker community – is built on six pillars: Integrity, Respect, Honor, Inclusion, Innovation and Growth.What We're Looking ForEducation and ExperienceQualified Candidates Will Need

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance or related field of study
• 1+ years of experience in business administration, financial management, or related field
• 6 credit hours of accounting coursework

Skills Needed

• Skilled in analyzing, interpreting, implementing, and clearly communicating University policies and procedures
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication abilities
• Excels in planning, problem-solving, analysis, organization, project management, financial analysis, supervision, and customer service
• Adept at influencing and building productive work relationships across a diverse workforce at all organizational levels
• Fosters a participative supervisory style grounded in accountability, respect, and teamwork to effectively guide and support others
• Embraces a learning orientation toward evolving technologies that impact business processes, such as SAP
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Brings originality and creativity to daily work, with a proven ability to resolve complex issues efficiently

What Is Helpful

• A demonstrated knowledge of sponsor and University regulations
• 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 University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not EligibleForOvertime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
• Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantialBenefit Packageincluding medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
• Purdue University is an EOE employer

Career Stream

• Professional 1
• Pay Band: S060
• Job Code: 20002426

Seniority level

• Seniority levelEntry level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionSales and Business Development
• IndustriesHigher Education

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