Job Title

　　Business Coordinator I

　　Agency

　　Texas A&M Agrilife Research

　　Department

　　Unit Business Services

　　Proposed Minimum Salary

　　Commensurate

　　Job Location

　　College Station, Texas

　　Job Type

　　Staff

　　Job Description

　　Job Description Summary

　　The Business Coordinator I is responsible for all facets of domestic and foreign travel for the unit. This involves processing travel requests for faculty, staff, and students; This position will also provide support and coordination of a variety of business activities.

　　Responsibilities

　　Responsible for all facets of domestic and foreign travel for the department. This involves the processing of all travel requests for faculty, staff, and students; monitoring/ensuring compliance with federal, state, system, and agency travel regulations (i.e., airfare, mileage, lodging, car rental, meals, etc.); process all payments through concur. Resolve any issues regarding cash advances. Serve as liaison between the department and the TAMU and Texas A&M Agrilife Travel offices. Communicate travel policies and disseminate business information to faculty, staff, and students.

　　Responsible for maintaining detailed knowledge of disbursement rules and procedures for Texas A&M University, AgriLife Extension and AgriLife Research. Performs monthly reconciliation of procurement card purchases.

　　Payment Cards – monitor payment card activity and ensure timely submission of expense reports and management of orphaned transactions.

　　Travel Cards – monitor travel card activity and ensure timely submission of expense reports and management of orphaned transactions.

　　Provide assistance to other areas of the business office as needed (disbursements, accounts receivable, payroll, and inventory); assist with fiscal year close out procedures and new fiscal year start-up activities; and perform other duties as assigned.

　　Required Education and Experience:-Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.-Two years of related experience in general office, accounting, or personnel operations .

　　Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:-Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Interpersonal and communication skills. Planning and organizational skills.-Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

　　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.

　　As the largest comprehensive agriculture and life sciences program nationally, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies 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, the environment, and the economy of Texas and the nation through education, research, extension and service.If your goal is the pursuit of excellence and your vision is to make a difference in this world, we invite you to explore our opportunities to discover what a career at Texas A&M AgriLife has to offer you.

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

　　Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/extension-home/)

　　Texas A&M AgriLife Research

　　College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/college-home/)

　　Texas A&M Forest Service

　　Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/agency/tvmdl-home/)

　　Texas A&M AgriLife collaborates with Prairie View A&M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas A&M University-Kingsville and West Texas A&M University as well as with other public and private partners.

　　Prospective employee benefits

　　Retirement programs

　　Commitment to inclusive excellence (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/)

　　Strategic plan