Jessica Goodman
New Albany,IN
Summary
Recent Business Administration graduate with experience in procurement, finance operations, and executive support within high education and real estate sectors. Proven ability to manage budgets, streamline processes, and coordinate complex administrative workflows with accuracy, discretion, and efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Business Office
Ivy Tech Community College
Sellersburg, IN
11.2024 - Current
- Oversees procurement and compliance workflows, including requisition entry, vendor compliance, contract documentation, and invoice processing in Workday.
- Reviews and approves purchase requests, contracts, and invoices to ensure alignment with institutional and state financial policies.
- Conducts financial compliance checks on procurement-related documentation, flagging discrepancies, and guiding corrective action when needed.
- Serves as a liaison between Finance, Facilities, and vendors, ensuring timely approvals and adherence to institutional and state policies.
- Maintains a master procurement and compliance calendar to improve accuracy and cross-departmental accountability.
- Handles sensitive financial and operational information with discretion and professionalism.
- Coordinates scheduling, travel, and logistics for departmental leadership, adapting quickly to shifting priorities.
- Trusted for balancing competing priorities, with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and confidentiality.
- Assist in dual enrollment linking, investigation, and invoicing.
- Oversee student account billing, tuition collection, and the refund process.
- Investigate invoices and payments for the AP hub.
- Collaborate with the director and other departments to develop financial strategies that support institutional goals.
Executive and Personal Assistant
Bristol Properties
Prospect, KY
05.2022 - Current
- Supported company leadership (President and Vice President) with scheduling, travel, schedule management, and communications while managing confidential information.
- Assisted with vendor coordination, invoice tracking, and budget monitoring for both business and personal accounts.
- Conducted research and prepared presentation materials to support business development efforts.
- Organized meetings, board sessions, and off-site events, ensuring all logistics were seamlessly executed.
- Took meeting minutes, tracked action items, and ensured follow up on deliverables.
- Assists with document filing and bookkeeping through QuickBooks functions.
- Supported special projects and cross-functional initiatives, maintaining timelines and ensuring clear communication.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Business Administration
Indiana University
05.2025
Associates of Applied Science - Business Administration
Ivy Tech Community College
05.2023
Skills
Technical and Financial Skills
- Workday (Procurement and Finance)
- QuickBooks
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Teams, etc)
- Procurement and Compliance Coordination
- Budget Tracking and Bookkeeping
- Accounts Payable/ Invoicing
- Contract Review
- Vendor Management
- Financial Compliance
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Organizational and Analytical Skills
- Process Optimization
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Project and Workflow Management
- Program Coordination
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Confidentiality and Discretion
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Leadership and Interpersonal Skills
- Cross-Departmental Collaboration
- Team Leadership and Support
- Effective Communication
- Customer Service
- Crisis Management
- Relationship Building
- Adaptability
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Director of Business Office
Ivy Tech Community College
11.2024 - Current
Executive and Personal Assistant
Bristol Properties
05.2022 - Current
Bachelors of Science - Business Administration
Indiana University
Associates of Applied Science - Business Administration
Ivy Tech Community College