Business Associate I

Texas A&M University System; Vernon, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and disability

Paid holidays (12–15)

Sick leave and vacation

Retirement plan (TRS)

Wellness program

Professional development

Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife Research in Vernon, TX seeks a Business Associate I to support day-to-day business activities on-site. You will handle mail, phone inquiries, invoices, and log maintenance activities while ensuring compliance with policies and state laws.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, basic accounting skills, and the ability to multi-task in a busy office environment. The role is salaried hourly and requires on-site presence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; strong office experience required.
• Familiarity with university or state-agency processes preferred.
• Ability to learn and use multiple business systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with all AgriLife policies and laws.
• Generates purchase orders and processes invoices.
• Manages mail, phone inquiries, and document routing.
• Maintains logs for building maintenance and travel vouchers.
• Assists on special projects and supports office operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Spreadsheet software

Word processing

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Aggie Buy

Laserfiche

Famis

Concur

IPayment

Job description

## Business Associate IApply: Vernon, TX: Full time: Posted Today: R-097633**Job Title**Business Associate I**Agency**Texas A&M Agrilife Research**Department**Vernon**Proposed Minimum Salary**Commensurate**Job Location**Vernon, 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* Texas A&M AgriLife Research* College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University* Texas A&M Forest Service* Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory 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** to learn more about joining AgriLife! # **Position Information****Job Summary:**Business Associate I, under general supervision, provides support for business activities. **Responsibilities:*** Ensures compliance with all provisions of AgriLife policies, state, and federal laws.* Completes training and becomes proficient in the use of Aggie Buy, Laserfiche, Famis, Concur, and IPayment.* Is responsible for vehicle log and check log.* Opens, sorts, routes, or files mail.* Receives all packages and maintain receiving log.* Answers telephone inquiries, routes calls and visitors to appropriate office personnel.* Maintains log and files for routine and emergency building maintenance call and fire alarm system* Processes TAMU travel vouchers* Generate purchase order numbers and pay invoices.* Investigates errors on transactions and recommends appropriate corrective action.* Responds to routine inquiries from vendors and other business units or departments.* Processes routine business documents.* Is responsible for copy room operations. Aids users as needed.* Assists on special projects.* Performs other duties as assigned. **Required Qualifications:*** High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.* Three years of experience in general office operations. **Preferred Qualifications:*** None **Other Requirements:*** Working knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software programs* Good interpersonal and communication skills* Basic planning, organizational skills, and attention to detail* Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. # **What You Need to Know****Salary:** Compensation is commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications. This is an hourly paid position. **Flexible Work Arrangements: This position requires on-site presence and is not eligible for remote work**. Flexible work schedules may be available depending on the nature of the role.**Sponsorship:** This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.**Important Notice Regarding H1-B Sponsorship:**Your employment at Texas A&M AgriLife may require nonimmigrant sponsorship. A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Texas A&M AgriLife will NOT pay this fee. If the fee is imposed on your petition, this offer of employment will be revoked. If actions taken during your employment result in the imposition of this fee, your employment will be terminated. To the extent that this statement conflicts with any applicable System or member Policy, Regulation, or Rule, this statement will control. We recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense regarding potential implications.In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbott issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.**Benefits and Leave:*** Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (AgriLife contributes to premiums)* 12–15 annual paid holidays* Up to 8 hours/month sick leave and at least 8 hours/month vacation* Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas* Employee Wellness InitiativeAccess to ongoing professional development and training through Aspire, LinkedIn Learning, and internally developed programs # **How to Apply**Applications must include all job application data or a complete resume. Incomplete applications may be rejected. Applicants are encouraged to upload a resume or use LinkedIn to prepopulate application fields. **Required Documents:*** ResumeAll 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.