Job Description

Req Id: 39579
Job Title: Business Assistant, Associate
City: West Lafayette

Job Summary

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Work collaboratively with departmental faculty, staff, students and other business units or areas. Perform various business functions to support procurement related functions within the College of Science, Liberal arts, College of Education and Pharmacy. Tasks may include placing orders via the university procurement system and via purchasing card, reconciling credit cards. Serve as a resource for areas of responsibility. Utilize reports to monitor procurement-related activities. Be able to quickly learn and utilize our on-line ticketing system to assign and monitor work, back up others, and use it to provide excellent customer service.


Hybrid work may be considered for this position based on the candidate's location and interest.

What We're Looking For:

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Education and Experience


Qualified candidates will need:

High school diploma / GED


Skills needed:

Strong oral and written communication skills Excellent customer service skills and professionalism Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build rapport and working relationships among a team environment and with a diverse customer base Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask, work under pressure and with constant interruptions while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy through attention to detail Working knowledge of procurement processes, services, and forms Ability to perform technical duties via computer office applications, (i.e. technical data, spreadsheets, charts, equations, formulas, T-codes) Ability to manage and prioritize work projects and the ability to obtain information from historical records and purchasing records Must possess a learning orientation to changing technology

Additional Information:

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Purdue University 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) OR Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime) Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution OR Defined Contribution Waiting Period Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

Career Stream

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Administrative and Operational Support 1 Pay Band: S035 Job Code: 20002333
Career Path Maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/

Who We Are:

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Purdue University is an EA/EO employer.




Posting Start Date: 11/12/25