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About Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
• Texas A&M AgriLife 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 AgriLife 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 AgriLife 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 AgriLife 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 AgriLife 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 AgriLife 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 LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, 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.

In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife 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 AgriLife

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.