Business Associate

Position: Business Associate I
** Job Title
** Business Associate I
** Agency
* * Texas A&M Agrilife Research
** Department
* * Vernon
* * Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** Vernon, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description
**** About Texas A&M Agri Life
** Texas A&M Agri Life is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

As the nation’s largest 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.

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*** you
* ** can be a part of Agri Life and make a difference in the world!
** Position Information
** The Business Associate I, under general supervision, provides support for business activities.
** Responsibilities
* ** Ensures compliance with all provisions of Agri Life policies, state, and federal laws.
* Completes training and becomes proficient in the use of Aggie Buy, Laserfiche, Famis, Concur, and IPayment.
* Is responsible for vehicle log and check log.
* Opens, sorts, routes, or files mail.
* Receives all packages and maintain receiving log.
* Answers telephone inquiries, routes calls and visitors to appropriate office personnel.
* Maintains log and files for routine and emergency building maintenance call and fire alarm system.
* Processes TAMU travel vouchers.
* Generate purchase order numbers and pay invoices.
* Investigates errors on transactions and recommends appropriate corrective action.
* Responds to routine inquiries from vendors and other business units or departments.
* Processes routine business documents.
* Is responsible for copy room operations. Aids users as needed.
* Assists on special projects.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
*
* Required Qualifications:

*** High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Three years of experience in general office operations.
* Working knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software programs.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills.
* Basic planning, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
* Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
** What You Need to Know
**** Salary:
** Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications. This is an hourly paid position.
** Applicant Instructions:
** Applications received by Texas A&M Agri Life must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a Linked In profile to prepopulate the online application.

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  addition, Texas A&M Agri Life offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:
* 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 leaveand 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.

The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS.The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.

Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees.
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