Business Manager, Daniels School of Business

Req Id: 43389

Job Title: Business Manager, Daniels School of Business

City: West Lafayette

Job Description:

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 Bachelors degree

Experience

Minimum of 0 to 1 year of experience

FLSA Status

Exempt

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Posting Start Date: 8/4/26