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
