Job Title

Business Coordinator I

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Evidence Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Fort Worth, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Description

The Business Coordinator I, under general supervision, acts as the business coordinator on behalf of the Texas A&M Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition Evidence Center.

Who We Are:

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. Texas A&M AgriLife Research is one of these agencies. 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.

Texas A&M Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition Evidence Center (Evidence Center) is a newly created center with the mission to be an authoritative source of objective information and analysis on the Agri-Food system’s effects on health, the environment, and the economy. The Evidence Center conducts and publishes state-of-the-art research synthesis studies of different types (e.g., systematic reviews, meta-analyses) important for understanding the impact of agriculture, food, nutrition, and natural resource policies on human, environmental, and economic health and sustainability. The Evidence Center drives the next generation of research synthesis methodologies that are rigorous and transparent and acts as a leading convener in gaining global consensus on standards of evidence, as well as promotes and strengthens public trust in science-informed policies and solutions.

What We Want:

The Texas A&M Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition Evidence Center seeks a Business Coordinator I who will provide administrative support to the Evidence Center.

Responsibilities:

• Acts as a liaison with AgriLife Research HR and AgriLife Administrative Services operations on behalf of the Evidence Center.

• Assists in the management of HR and payroll-related duties including updating position descriptions, and development of employment offers.

• Assists in the management of business processes, such as purchasing, reconciliation, reimbursements, travel reports, account reconciliations, etc.

• Serves as a back-up approver of vouchers and requisitions.

• Assists with the management of financial transactions, including assigning costs to appropriate accounts and projects.

• Supports the monitoring and control of unit expenditures plan within budget guidelines.

• Assists in the development of annual budget documents for approval and makes recommendations; assists in the planning, preparation and implementation of budget activities.

• Assists in capital equipment purchases and maintains inventories for capital equipment, IT equipment, software, etc.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 2 years of experience

Preferred Experience:

• 5 years of experience

• Experience working in a university system business administration

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communications skills, and excellent interpersonal abilities.

• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Proven ability to collaborate with others.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Application Procedure:

• Cover Letter

• Resume or CV

• Three References with current contact information

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.