Business Associate

Business Associate I Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Vernon

Commensurate

Vernon, 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 Forest Service
• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

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.

Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of Agri Life and make a difference in the world!

The Business Associate I, under general supervision, provides support for business activities.

• 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.

• 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.

Salary:
Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications. This is an hourly paid position.

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 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.