Job Title Business Associate I Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Lubbock Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Lubbock, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description 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 (https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/) + Texas A&M AgriLife Research + College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/) + Texas A&M Forest Service + Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://tvmdl.tamu.edu/) 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 (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/) to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world! Position Information We are seeking a Business Associate I to provide support for business activities in the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Lubbock (http://lubbock.tamu.edu/) . Responsibilities: + Prepares basic standardized financial statements. + Enters reviews and reconciles vouchers and requisitions. + Assists with monitoring portions of budget. + Investigates errors on transactions and recommends appropriate corrective action. + Responds to routine inquiries from vendors and other business units or departments. + Prepares basic purchasing documents. + Prepares and reviews electronic documents. + Assists new employees in completing payroll, personnel, or other business documents. + May serve as a liaison to accounting, payroll, and/or human resources. + May review timesheets and leave requests, prepare payroll documents for approval, and/or collect and distribute payroll forms. + Coordinates activities associated with conferences, continuing/ distance education, and communicates travel and other policies. + Maintains business files and assists with specialized business tasks. + Disseminates business information to faculty, staff, and students. + May assist with scholarship programs and related financial activities. + Participates in the hiring and training of business staff and/or student workers and may provide supervision. Required Qualifications: + High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. + Three years of related experience . + Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Interpersonal and communication skills. Planning and organizational skills. + Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. What You Need to Know Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications. 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 packing including the following: + Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/) 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 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. 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.