Business Coordinator III

Job Title

Business Coordinator III

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Unit Business Services

Commensurate

College Station, Texas

Staff

Texas A&M Agri Life is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
Texas A&M Agri Life Extension Service, Texas A&M Agri Life Research, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University, Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory.

As the nation’s largest and most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M Agri Life brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M Agri Life is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

Learn more about how you can be a part of Agri Life and make a difference in the world.

The Business Coordinator III, under general supervision, provides support and coordination of a variety of business activities requiring independent judgment, including reviewing business documents, and assisting in the development, monitoring, and reporting for accounts and budget data with limited supervision.

• Responsible for processing all account payables for dedicated Agri Life units
• Responsible for processing cash management activities
• Maintain electronic account files for verification, vouchers, and miscellaneous reports
• Reviews, allocates, and manages purchasing processes while analyzing account activity
• Enters, reviews, and approves complex travel expense reports
• Reviews/approves commodity codes to requisition and invoices
• Reviews documents for accuracy, proper coding, compliance, and approval as directed
• Assist with complex reports
• Reviews financial transactions for compliance

• Responsible for communicating policies and procedures to assigned unit/department(s)
• Research policies, practices, and atypical transactions and makes recommendations
• Manages problem-solving for budgeting, tracking, and payment issues of financial services

• May mentor or train other staff members

• Serves as key contact with assigned departments to ensure relevant and timely response to customers’ finance and business needs
• Assists in communicating with departments to resolve day-to-day processing challenges/issues that may arise
• Advises customers on purchasing guidelines, contract process, and status of accounts
• Maintains a strong working knowledge of Agri Life and TAMU Purchasing and Travel Guidelines to ensure transaction compliance. Reviews monthly account reconciliations and analyzes transactions to identify and resolve any errors
• Provides courteous, efficient, and timely customer service to the units assigned
• Serves as back-up to other UBS Coordinators
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years of related experience.

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Include a cover letter, resume and references. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Pay grade 10. Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

Flexible work schedule and partially remote work may be available for this position, pending employee eligibility requirements are met in accordance with Agri Life Alternate Work Location Procedures. Full-time remote work is not available for this position.

When you choose to work for Texas A&M Agri Life, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M Agri Life contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M Agri Life

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.