About the role
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Req Id: 43389
Job Title: Business Manager, Daniels School of Business
City: West Lafayette
Job Summary
The Business Manager will direct the management of the finances and business office support for several academic units and programs in the Daniels School of Business exceeding $10M dollars in annual expenditures.
Responsibilities Include:
Serve as the resource/liaison for the Department to the College and central offices.
Provide proper interpretation of University, Federal, State, and sponsoring agency policies and procedures.
Collaborate closely with central business service operations and other related entities in meeting the strategic goals of the University.
Prepare financial and management reports to support long-range planning forecasts; budget recommendations, planning, and analysis; and financial analysis and strategic financial management of college resources.
Serve as mentor and key resource person to peers within Business Office.
What We’re Looking For:
Required:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field of study.
One year of business administration, financial management, or related experience.
Skills Needed:
Ability to analyze, interpret, implement, and communicate policies and procedures.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
Excellent planning, problem-solving, analytical, organizational, project management, financial analysis, supervisory, and customer service skills.
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 accountability, respect and teamwork to successfully guide the work of others.
Must possess a learning orientation to change technology impacting business processes, e.g. SAP, etc.
Proficient in following software: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook
Demonstrate originality, creativity, and ability to resolve issues on a daily basis.
What is Helpful:
A demonstrated knowledge of sponsor and University regulations and basic proficiency in all technical and professional skills related to business office and contract grant management.
Knowledge of SAP, Cognos and Banner.
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: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
Career Stream
Professional 1
Pay Band S060
Job Code #200022426
The anticipated annual rate for this position is $55,000/year.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Purdue University is an EO/EA University
Education
Typically requires a Bachelor's degree
Experience
Minimum of 0 to 1 year of experience
FLSA Status
Exempt
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Posting Start Date: 8/4/26
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