Research Account Specialist, Computer Science

Req Id: 43059

Job Title: Research Account Specialist, Computer Science

City: West Lafayette

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Research Account Specialist, under the direction of the Business Manager, will manage a group of faculty research portfolios in the Department of Computer Science.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Expedite research proposal processing from submission to post award.
• Promote investigator team communications and assist in resolving issues.
• In coordination with the Business Manager, prepare budget projections and coordinate reporting processes.
• Maintain fiscal and administrative controls to ensure all funds are expended in accordance with University and sponsor policies and procedures.
• Serve as liaison with participants, sponsors, subcontractors and other University offices.
• Assist with answering key operational questions on behalf of the principal investigator.

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or related field of study.
• One year of account management, financial management, or related experience.

Skills Needed:

• Ability to analyze, interpret and implement University policies and procedures.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills.
• Planning, problem-solving, organizational, project management and customer service skills.
• Ability to influence and build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels.
• Must possess a learning orientation to changing technology impacting business processes, e.g. SAP,etc.
• Personal computer and related software skills.
• Strong quantitative skills with ability to synthesize complex information and produce quality management reports.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that allows for demands of reporting, implementation of new projects, etc. and not so much normal business hours.

Additional Information:

• This is a primarily remote position with occasional travel to campus for meetings and training.
• 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

Purdue University is an EO/AA university.

Career Stream

Professional 1

Pay Band S060

Job Code #200023797

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Posting Start Date: 7/13/26