Business Coordinator II

Texas A&M Agrilife Research; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

12-15 annual paid holidays

Sick leave and vacation

Retirement plan (TRS)

Employee Wellness Initiative

Job summary

Texas A&M Agrilife Research in Corpus Christi seeks a Business Coordinator II to support a variety of business activities with independent judgment. You will review documents, help monitor accounts and budgets, and assist in payroll processing.

The role interfaces with HR, Admin, and faculty to ensure policy compliance and efficient operation. The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus about three years of related experience, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with accounts payable and purchasing contacts to manage purchasing activities.
• Monitors and reconciles monthly project and overhead account statements.
• Assist in processing payroll and tracking hours for wage and student workers.
• Maintains unit’s business files and records management.
• Supports hiring, onboarding, and policy questions across campuses.

Skills

Multitasking

Written communication

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Business Coordinator II

Agency: Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department

Location: Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type: Staff Job

Job Description

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.

Job Summary

The Business Coordinator II, under general supervision, provides support and coordination of a variety of business activities requiring independent judgment, including reviewing business documents, and assisting in developing, monitoring, and reporting accounts and budget data.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with the unit primary accounts payable and purchasing contact to assist in implementing and coordinating purchasing activities to include management of accounts payable, purchasing and requisition processing, payment card allocations and statement reconciliation/verification.
• Monitors fiscal accounts.
• Reconciles monthly Project and Overhead account statements.
• Investigate errors in transactions and recommends appropriate corrective action.
• Proposes solutions to complex financial problems.
• Processes departmental budget requests (DBR), departmental correction requests (DCR).
• Assists with coordinating annual fiscal year closing activities.
• Assist in processing the bi-weekly and monthly payrolls in Workday, for final processing by Payroll department.
• Monitor and keep track of all hours worked by all wage and student workers to ensure that total hours by month and by measurement period are in line with Affordable Care act, TRS and maximum hours allowed policies.
• Process payroll corrections and updates.
• Maintains unit’s business files and serves as records management coordinator.
• Works with Administrative team in Corpus Christi and HR department in College Station to help ensure that AgriLife and System policies are being followed and assist faculty and staff with policy and procedure questions.
• Participates in the hiring, orientation, and onboarding of staff and student workers.
• Liaises with human resources units to support hiring processes.
• Identifies training and compliance needs, including all international paperwork and documentation.
• Assists with annual fiscal activities with minimal direct supervision.
• Secures and evaluates incoming mail, correspondence, and inquiries, distributing with instructions on action items as needed; requests services such as mail, pick-up and delivery.
• Maintains Equipment, Building, and livestock Inventory records, processing requirements and all necessary reports, transfers, deletions, and changes.
• Verifies monthly vehicle use reports are complete and correct prior to submission to College Station.
• Makes travel arrangements and completes travel requests and expense reports on Emburse as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Administrative Relationships

This position reports directly to the Business Administrator, Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center-Corpus Christi.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of related experience.

Other Requirements

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
• Strong Written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and organization skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proactive critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to take initiative and work independently or in a team setting
• Capacity to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation abilities
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes

What You Need to Know

Salary: Compensation is commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications.

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 Initiative
• Access to ongoing professional development and training through Aspire, LinkedIn Learning, and internally developed programs

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. External Applicants - Applicants not currently employed by a Texas A&M System member may Search Postings and apply for positions within one or more A&M System members by selecting the job posting. Internal Applicants - This site lists job postings throughout The Texas A&M University System. It is intended for applicants not currently employed by a member of the system. Current employees should apply for jobs on the Internal Career site. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.