Lead Business & Accounts Assistant - Operations

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University is seeking a Lead Business Assistant in West Lafayette to support the financial and operational success of key research centers and institutes.

You will work with the Business Manager to oversee financial activity, resource stewardship, and operational support for Discovery Park Centers and Institutes, including CERIAS, ISF, PPRI, and AIDA3, enabling groundbreaking research while ensuring responsible resource management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Four years of office or related business support experience.
• Proficient with Word, Excel and Outlook; strong verbal and written communication.
• Able to explain policies and procedures to staff.
• Capable of handling interruptions while meeting deadlines with accurate results and providing excellent customer service.
• Able to problem-solve and analyze complex issues.
• Able to provide coaching and training to others.

Responsibilities

• Account management, report creation, billing, new user setup, scholarship posting, effort reporting, and invoice processing.
• Serve as subject matter expert for specific functional areas.
• Supervise temporary or student staff as needed.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Purdue University is seeking a Lead Business Assistant in West Lafayette to support the financial and operational success of key research centers and institutes.

You will work with the Business Manager to oversee financial activity, resource stewardship, and operational support for Discovery Park Centers and Institutes, including CERIAS, ISF, PPRI, and AIDA3, enabling groundbreaking research while ensuring responsible resource management.