Procurement

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous PTO

Work-life balance

Professional development

Retirement benefits

Inclusive community

Job summary

Texas State University in San Marcos, TX is seeking a Procurement & Recruitment Specialist to streamline purchasing, recruitment, and related processes within University Police. The role focuses on procurement efficiency, supplier coordination, and maintaining compliant records.

The successful candidate will manage purchase orders, invoices, travel arrangements, and the recruitment lifecycle while supporting outreach, events, and staff supervision.

Qualifications

• University/Academic policies and procedures related to purchasing, recruitment, and retention; bookkeeping principles; basic math.
• Interacting courteously with others.
• Telephone etiquette; typing; preparing documents and spreadsheets; reliability; teamwork.
• Read and understand instructions, correspondence, reports.
• Prepare clear, concise memos, reports, and letters; prioritize workload; maintain filing systems.
• Help supervise and support staff/student workers effectively.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of accounting principles; state and federal regulations; accounts payable/receivable.

Responsibilities

• Review purchase orders and invoices.
• Type and proofread correspondence and forms.
• Prepare, review, and submit purchase orders and invoices.
• Process travel arrangements, applications, and reimbursements for all staff.
• Assist in preparing various activities and events.
• Manage all aspects of the recruitment process.
• Support outreach and engagement.
• Supervise student employees.
• Tabulate information.
• Prepare spreadsheets.

Skills

Interacting courteously with others

Telephone etiquette

Typing

Teamwork

Read and understand instructions

Prepare memos/reports/letters

Prioritize workload

Documentation and filing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college education preferred (HR or criminal justice)

Tools

Banner

GATO

LOGI

Course Leaf

Slate

SAP

Job description

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Procurement & Recruitment Specialist

Posting Number: 2027018

Location: San Marcos

Department: University Police

Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: $3,255 - $3,862.50

Job Category: Non-Exempt

Required Qualifications:

• University/Academic policies and procedures related topurchasing, recruitment, and retention; bookkeeping principles;computer word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and otherdesktop software; basic math.
• Interacting courteously with others
• Telephone etiquette; typing; preparing documents andspreadsheets; reliability; working as a team member on most tasksof job.
• Read and understand instructions, correspondence,reports
• Prepare clear, concise and grammatically correct memos,reports, and letters; prioritize workload; establish and maintaincomplex and effective filing system
• Help supervise and support staff/student workers effectively tomaximize output.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• knowledge of accounting principles, state, and federalregulations and laws, accounts payable and receivable andbookkeeping practices

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some college education preferred, ideally in the humanresources or criminal justice fields.
• Demonstrated outstanding organizational skills; attention todetail; ability to work under minimal supervision; evidence ofinitiative and proactive approach to solving problems.
• Experience with Texas State software such as Banner, GATO,LOGI, Course Leaf, Slate, and SAP.
• Experience with travel, hiring, and purchasing processes;experience organizing and facilitating university events.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new procedures and toproblem-solve independently; excellent written and oralcommunication skills.

Job Description:

The Administrative Assistant II provides administrative and generalclerical support to the management and staff within a specificdivision, department, or unit.

Job Duties:

• Review purchase orders and invoices.
• Type and proofread correspondence and forms.
• Prepare, review, and submit purchase orders and invoices.
• Process travel arrangements, applications, and reimbursementsfor all staff.
• Assist in preparing various activities and events.
• Manage all aspects of the recruitment process.
• Support outreach and engagement.
• Supervise student employees.
• Tabulate information.
• Prepare spreadsheets.

Additional Information to Applicants:

Must be able to complete a Personal History Statement and pass anin-depth background check for law enforcement administration.

Job Open Date:

09/21/2026

Job Close Date:

10/06/2026

Open Until Filled:

No

Normal Work Days:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,Friday

Normal Work Hours Start:

8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End:

5:00PM

Posting Notices:

Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driverin good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted fordriving infractions as determined by the employer driving standardssystem., Applicant must pass the drug and alcohol test relevant tothe job posting title requirements.

Legal and Required Notices:

Texas State University is committed to a policyofnon-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardlessof race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age,marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basisprotected by federal or state law in employment, educationalprograms, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon theoutcome of record checks and verifications including, but notlimited to, criminal history, driving records, education records,employment verifications, reference checks, and employmenteligibility verifications.

About Texas State and San Marcos:

Texas State University is a emerging research institution locatedin the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautifulTexas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in theTexas State University System and one of the 75 largestuniversities in the country, with over 38,000 students andapproximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over50,000 people located about half way between Austin and SanAntonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texasuniversities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River andthe stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charmof the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banksof the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activitiesthroughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting yourfirst day of employment for full-time employees with Texas Statepaying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for yourdependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and manymore!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendlyresources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellnessprogram
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from avariety of workshops, training, online learning and even accesseducational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academiccourses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networksoffered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans andvoluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one ofthe most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in thenation.