Business Manager, Student Organizations

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University is seeking a Business Manager, Student Organizations to direct finances and business office support for Student Organizations across the University, including West Lafayette and Indianapolis, with annual expenditures exceeding $12M and about 1,000 recognized student organizations.

The role requires interpreting policies, collaborating with central operations, and preparing reports to support long-range planning and financial management of college resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field.
• Four or more years of business administration, financial management, or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison for the Department to College and central offices.
• Interpret and apply University, Federal, State, and sponsor policies.
• Collaborate with central business services to meet University goals.
• Prepare financial and management reports for long-range planning and budgeting.
• Mentor and provide resource support within the Business Office.

Skills

Policy interpretation

Oral and written communication

Planning and financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Cognos

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Business Manager, Student Organizations will direct the management of the finances and business office support for Student Organizations across the University with annual expenditures exceeding $12M and approximately 1,000 recognized Purdue University student organizations in West Lafayette and Indianapolis.

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.
• Four years 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 other University software tools.

Additional Information:

• 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

Management 3

Pay Band S070
Job Code #200040636

The anticipated annual rate for this position is $74,715/year. The final salary offer will be determined based on various factors, including internal equity, available budget, and relevant experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Purdue University is an EO/EA University

Education

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree

Experience

Minimum of 4 to 5 year of experience

FLSA Status

Exempt