Departments Within Business Services
- Coordinates and administers a system-wide operating budget.
- Prepares special studies and financial models that support financial decision making and planning activities for all Purdue campuses.
- Compiles system-wide revenue and expenditure forecasts.
- Prepares the biennial operating budget request to the State of Indiana.
- Supports Office of Governmental Relations and other senior administrators in advancing the institution's need for State support.
- Responds to requests for financial information from state, federal or other agencies and organizations.
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Business Managers coordinate and supervise all business aspects of the University's academic departments, schools, and administrative units. They are the link between the academic department or unit they represent and other areas of Business Services. More than 65 Business Managers at the West Lafayette Campus support and serve the University's Vice Presidents, Deans, Department Heads, Faculty, and other staff by providing services in these areas:
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Business Services Computing provides proactive consulting, service, and support to improve cross-functional business processes and systems.
- New Business Initiatives - Assist in the identification and implementation of new cross-functional initiatives.
- Education - Provide management and staff the necessary education and training to strategically manage and incorporate technology to effectively improve business performance and services.
- Zone for HR/Fin Areas is responsible for maintaining the computing needs for the human resource and financial areas.
- WAI/DSS
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The
Comptroller area manages a variety of financial procedures through the departments highlighted below:
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Freehafer Operations Provides services to customers, both internal and external to Freehafer, with timely and accurate response to requests.
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Human Resource Services vision is to make Purdue University the employer of choice.
- Assure the quality and diversity of our workforce.
- Enable executives, managers, and supervisors to manage human resources.
- Develop, communicate, and implement human resource policies, programs, and processes.
- Serve as a model of excellence, teamwork, and innovation.
- Position Human Resource Services as a partner with the academic and business leaders of the University.
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The Provost's Business Office manages the business affairs of the following administrative offices and programs:
- Office of the Provost
- Secretary of Faculties
- Center for Instructional Excellence (CIE)
- Space Management and Academic Scheduling (SMAS)
- Latino Cultural Center (LCC)
- Oral English Proficiency Program (OEPP)
- Undergraduate Studies Program (USP)
- Office of the Board of Trustees
- Office of the President
- Office of the Executive Vice President
and Treasurer
- Office of the Vice President for Human Relations
- Affirmative Action Office
- Diversity Resource Office
- Women’s Resource Office
- Dual Career Assistance Program
- Office of the Vice President for
Governmental Relations
- Washington Office
- Indianapolis Office
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The goal of the Purchasing department is to purchase goods and services from reputable and qualified vendors at the lowest cost and on a timely basis. Purchasing fulfills these functions:
- Works directly with campus customers to assist them in product selection and to offer advice on procurement-related activities
- Develops and maintains standards for items commonly used on campus
- Complies with various state and federal procurement guidelines
- Houses an interior design studio that works with campus customers to accommodate their remodeling and furnishing needs
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Sponsored Program Services facilitates the fiscal management of externally funded sponsored programs at Purdue University by performing these functions:
- Coordinates the development of University policies and procedures for sponsored programs
- Approves project budgets prior to submission to potential sponsors
- Negotiates contract and grant agreements with sponsor organizations
- Provides oversight to ensure effective administration of sponsored projects
- Maintains a liaison with contract and audit representatives of individual sponsors
- Participates in contract and grant issues at the national level
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The Vice President for Business Services Systems Support Group is responsible for the production support and the coordination of the delivery of enhancements to the SAP Finance/Supply Chain and HR/Payroll.
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Treasury Operations plans and develops debt and cash management services for the university.
- Ensures the university is utilizing its funds effectively
- Sees that units’ needs for banking and cash management services are identified and met
- Reviews pricing on purchased services for cost-effectiveness
- Responsible for all financing activities of the university to minimize the cost of borrowing and manage the best and highest use of debt capacity to support institutional priorities
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