Junior Business Operations Specialist

Texas A&M Agrilife Research; Vernon (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife is seeking a Business Associate I in Vernon, Texas. This on-site staff role provides support for general business activities under supervision, with opportunity to gain proficiency in multiple administrative systems.

The position emphasizes compliance, mail handling, mailroom duties, travel vouchers, and routine vendor inquiries, with potential involvement in special projects. Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and is hourly paid.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of experience in general office operations.
• Working knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software programs.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with AgriLife policies, state, and federal laws.
• Completes training and becomes proficient in Aggie Buy, Laserfiche, Famis, Concur, and IPayment.
• Responsible for vehicle log and check log.
• Opens, sorts, routes, or files mail.
• Receives all packages and maintains receiving log.
• Answers telephone inquiries, routes calls and visitors to appropriate office personnel.
• Maintains log and files for routine and emergency building maintenance and fire alarm system; processes TAMU travel vouchers; generates purchase order numbers and pays invoices.
• Investigates errors on transactions and recommends corrective action.
• Responds to routine inquiries from vendors and other business units or departments.
• Processes routine business documents.
• Manages copy room operations.
• Assists users as needed.
• Supports on special projects.

Job description

Texas A&M AgriLife is seeking a Business Associate I in Vernon, Texas. This on-site staff role provides support for general business activities under supervision, with opportunity to gain proficiency in multiple administrative systems.

The position emphasizes compliance, mail handling, mailroom duties, travel vouchers, and routine vendor inquiries, with potential involvement in special projects. Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and is hourly paid.