Research Administration & Operations Lead

Texas A&M University System; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Defined benefit retirement plan (TRS)

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

The Texas A&M University System Offices, Center for Applied Communications and Networks, Bryan, TX, is seeking a Business & Research Administrator to provide executive support and coordinate complex administrative and financial activities for research programs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least six years of related experience, with strong communications, planning, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or other related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides executive-level administrative support to senior leadership, including managing calendars, scheduling appointments, coordinating meetings, preparing correspondence and communications, arranging travel, and processing travel reimbursements.
• Oversees daily business operations, maintaining business and fiscal records, coordinating office functions, and ensuring efficient administrative workflow.
• Oversees business and financial operations, including approving and serving as backup signer for vouchers and requisitions, reviewing and auditing account reconciliations, coordinating purchasing and cash handling activities, and ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Develops, monitors, and reports budget activity; coordinates annual fiscal year-end closing and new fiscal year planning; prepares complex monthly and annual financial reports; and recommends solutions to complex financial issues.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Planning

Organization

Time management

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field

Tools

Office software

Job description

The Texas A&M University System Offices, Center for Applied Communications and Networks, Bryan, TX, is seeking a Business & Research Administrator to provide executive support and coordinate complex administrative and financial activities for research programs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least six years of related experience, with strong communications, planning, and organizational skills.