Business Administrator II

Texas A&M • Bryan, TX

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Business Administrator II, under general supervision, performs complex financial or business services work, maintains financial records, and prepares financial reports. The position supports financial and business operations for Texas A&M University Health Science Center’s School of Medicine Finance Centralized department and provides budget and grant-related support to Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics and the basic science departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six years of related experience in general office, accounting, or personnel operations.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial report preparation and other year-end duties.
• Ensure appropriations and operating accounts are reconciled monthly; review and approve reconciliations.
• Review and update policies and procedures for the functional area.
• Ensure effective and efficient business operations as directed.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding financial operations.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for the Department Head and meet monthly to review the department budget.
• Attend faculty meetings when needed to provide updates on new business processes.
• Assist with development of the annual department budget.
• Provide bi-monthly grant expenditure summaries to Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics faculty.
• Work with the Project Administrator at Sponsored Research Services to maintain compliance with granting agencies.
• Submit costing allocations as directed by the Principal Investigator to maintain compliance with grant budgets, granting agencies, and Time and Effort reporting.
• Meet monthly with Basic Science Business Administrators to streamline business processes.
• Assist VCOM Finance Leadership with reviewing and implementing centralized business process changes within basic science departments.
• Support cross-training among basic science finance staff within the VCOM.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance, with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.
• 12–15 days of annual paid holidays.
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Free exercise programs and release time.
• Free LinkedIn Learning training and webinars, with limited financial support for conferences, workshops, and more.
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while employed by Texas A&M.
• Living Well employee wellness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level