Business Administrator II

Job Title

Business Administrator II

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

SOM Finance Centralized

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Business Administrator II, under general supervision, performs complex financial or business services work, maintains financial records, and prepares financial reports.

Responsibilities

Financial Support

• Assists in the preparation of the financial reports and other year-end duties.
• Ensures appropriations and operating accounts are reconciled monthly.
• Reviews and approves the reconciliations.
• Reviews, and updates policies and procedures for functional area.

Business Support

• Reviews, and updates policies and procedures for functional area.
• Ensures effective and efficient operations of business function.
• as directed.
• Responds to employee inquiries regarding financial operations.

NeXT Support

• Prepares monthly financial reports for the Department Head.
• Meets monthly with the Department Head to review department budget.
• Attends faculty meetings when needed to update faculty on new business processes.
• Aids in development of annual department budget.
• Provides bi-monthly summaries of grant expenditures to the Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics faculty.
• Works closely with the Project Administrator at Sponsored Research Services to remain in compliance with granting agencies.
• Submits costing allocations as directed by the Principal Investigator to maintain compliance with the grant budgets, granting agencies and Time and Effort reporting.
• Meets monthly with the Basic Science Business Administrators to stream-line business processes.
• Assists VCOM Finance Leadership in reviewing and implementing changes in centralizing business processes within the basic science departments.
• Supports cross-training within the basic science finance staff within the VCOM.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six years of related experience in general office, accounting, or personnel operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M 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
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University 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 pre-populate 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.