Business Assistant

The Business Assistant will assist students and student organization advisors with travel, procurement, account management, and other business office functions. Provide training and instruction to student organization officers and advisors on various student organization business procedures.  Business processes include registration of officers, deposit procedures, cash handling guidelines, event and travel planning, expenditure procedures, and other university student organization policies. Will inform students on the use and approval of Activity Forms for travel and events. Perform auditing and data entry of transactions to the student organization account system. Approve expenditures and generate reports. Build positive working relationships and provide excellent service to student organizations, advisors, University departmental staff, and vendors.

This position represents a 10-month position time off in June and July.  Benefits do apply. 

Required:

• High school diploma/GED
• Three (3) years of experience in customer service, as an account clerk, business, or other related field
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to practice good time management, organizational skills, and efficiently multi-task 
• Must demonstrate a willingness to learn and use own initiative to explore capabilities to enhance productivity and assume responsibility
• Ability to make sound judgments and observe confidentiality
• Ability to explain policies and procedures to staff 
• Ability to handle interruptions while meeting deadlines with accurate results and providing exceptional customer service
• Ability to problem-solve and analyze issues 

Preferred:

• University and student services experience
• Experience with SAP and Success Factors

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 Defined Contribution Plan  
• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

Administrative and Operational Support 2
Pay Band S040
Link to Purdue University's compensation guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/staffpb.php  
Job Code #20002334
Link to Career Path Maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/