Job Title
Business Coordinator I
Agency
Texas A&M University - Central Texas
Department
Information Technology
Proposed Minimum Salary
$3,125.00 monthly
Job Location
Killeen, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The Business Coordinator I, under general supervision, provides support and coordination of a variety of business activities requiring independent judgment, including reviewing business documents and assisting in developing, monitoring, and reporting accounts and budget data as directed by supervisor. Assists with the business operations of the Information Technology department to include processing technology related purchase requests from all areas of the University, assisting with vendor research, obtaining quotes, developing requisitions, and processing invoice payments. This position is responsible for maintaining departmental records (paper and electronic), performing inventory control and tagging, assisting with budgetary reporting, and maintaining hardware, software, and support contracts. Will assist with helpdesk support by answering the departmental telephone, greeting and assisting end users as needed, and distributing support questions and work request tickets to the appropriate technician. In addition, this position is responsible for operational coordination such as developing communications materials for our end-user community and coordinating with all internal departments and external stakeholders. Duties are performed under the direction of Information Technology Services management.
Responsibilities:
Assists with the equipment inventory processes for all technology related equipment tracked by the University. Includes receiving new equipment, tracking packing slips, documenting new equipment into the inventory system, assigning department ownership, creating University identification tags, and assisting with the annual inventory survey.
Assists with the coordination of telecommunications maintenance and services requests. Assists with the telecom billing software and prepares assorted telecom reports. Assists with the processes used for hiring new staff to the department. This includes scheduling interviews, gathering and submitting paperwork necessary for processing by employee services, and assisting with the processes related to departmental payroll. As needed, assists with the scheduling of part-time employees in the department.
Maintains records of vendor and intradepartmental communications sent/received, purchase requests, vouchers, invoices, and payments. Maintains a variety of files to include those related to hardware, software, and support contracts. Maintains departmental accounts in various expenditure categories including keeping track of and maintaining records for various IT budget accounts. Prepares or assists in the preparation of correspondence and financial, budget, and inventory reports.
Oversees acquisition related activities including researching hardware and software costs, developing requisitions, gathering vendor quotes, placing of orders, prepares invoice payments, and tracking IT related orders. Interacts with personnel in other offices, as needed, to obtain information and/or provide related services on behalf of the office.
Performs other related duties as required. Participates in training and professional development activities.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education – Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience – Two years of related experience.
Knowledge/Skills – Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Interpersonal and communication skills. Planning and organizational skills.
Ability to – Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Licensing / Professional Certification – None.
Physical Requirements – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supervision of Others
This position may supervise employees.
Hours: Monday-Friday; 8am - 5pm. Some weekends or night may be required
Salary: $37,500
This is not a remote position. The selected candidate will be required to work on campus.
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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Thank you for your interest in a career at Texas AM University - Central Texas !
We are a small campus located in Killeen, TX. Texas A&M University-Central Texas was established in 2009 is a member of The Texas A&M University System, one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation. A&M-Central Texas is an upper-level institution, fully aligned with regional community colleges and offering quality bachelor’s and master’s degrees with an emphasis on access and affordability.
The student population at A&M-Central Texas is diverse and growing, with more than 2,600 students currently enrolled. To accommodate both full and part-time students, classes are offered on the main campus in Killeen, at off-site locations like Fort Hood and the East Williamson County Higher Education Center in Hutto, as well as fully online. The University serves the Central Texas region with a growing range of academic programs that foster excellence and achievement. For more information about A&M-Central Texas, visit www.tamuct.edu .
Texas AM University - Central Texas is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to a recent survey by the Great Colleges to Work For program.
The results, released September 18, 2021 in a special insert of The Chronicle of Higher Education, are based on a survey of 196 colleges and universities. In all, 70 of the 196 institutions achieved “Great College to Work For” recognition for specific best practices and policies. Results are reported for small, medium, and large institutions, with A&M-Central Texas included among the small universities with 500 to 2,999 students.
Texas AM University - Central Texas won honors in two categories in 2021: Faculty & Staff Well-Being and Supervisor/ Department Chair Effectiveness.
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In accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 and System Policy 08.01.01, Civil Rights Compliance (https://policies.tamus.edu/08-01-01.pdf) , Texas A&M University Central Texas does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities, including admission and employment .
Texas A&M University-Central Texas is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.
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