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.