Business Associate

Position: Business Associate I
## Business Associate IApply:
Vernon, TX:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R-097633
** 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:
* 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.

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** Position Information
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* Job Summary:

** 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.  
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* Required Qualifications:

*** High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Three years of experience in general office operations.  
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** None
** Other Requirements:
*** 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.
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** What You Need to Know
**** Salary:
** Compensation is commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications. This is an hourly paid position.
** Flexible Work Arrangements:
This position requires on-site presence and is not eligible for remote work**. Flexible work schedules may be available depending on the nature of the role.
** Sponsorship:
** This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.
** Important Notice Regarding H1-B Sponsorship:
** Your employment at Texas A&M Agri Life may require nonimmigrant sponsorship. A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Texas A&M Agri Life will NOT pay this fee. If the fee is imposed on your petition, this offer of employment will be revoked. If actions taken during your employment result in the imposition of this fee, your employment will be terminated.

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