Business Administrator I - Bryan, United States - Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

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Bryan, United States

1 day ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Job Title
Business Administrator I

Agency
Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department
SOM Finance Centralized

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Bryan, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s.

Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are:
Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Business Administrator I, under general supervision, is responsible for managing the full range of business activities including reviewing and approving business documents and developing, monitoring, and reporting accounts, budgets and other quantitative data.

What you need to know

Salary:
Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire's experience.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Five years of related experience in general office, accounting or personnel operations

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Interpersonal and communication skills
Planning and organizational skills
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Proficient knowledge in FAMIS/CANOPY, CONCUR and AGGIEBUY
Working knowledge of Managing unit budgets

Other Requirements and Factors:

This position may require work outside of regular business hours, including nights and weekends

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with TAMU Purchasing Systems and Business Objects
Bachelor's degree or higher in business, finance or related
Five years of related experience in accounting or finance operations in higher education setting

Responsibilities:

Account Payables/Receivables

Serves as an approver and signer of vouchers and requisitions.
Reviews and approves account reconciliations.
Assists with the management of financial transactions, including assigning costs to appropriate accounts and projects.
Monitors and controls operating expenditures and makes projections.
Assists in the development of annual budget documents.
Serves as office manager delegate.
Implements and audits business procedure and trains staff on new and existing procedures.
Establishes, implements and audits unit procedures for special activities and programs.
Assists in special investigations, program analysis, and research studies.
Oversees annual fiscal year closing activities.
Proposes solutions on complex financial problems.
Prepares and analyzes business reports, such as affirmative action reports and space allocation reports.

Fiscal Overview

Plans, develops, implements, coordinates, and monitors programs or services.
Develops and recommends policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Serves as liaison with financial, resources units.
Interprets System policies and regulations and University rules.
Develops complex administrative, financial, and statistical analyses and summary reports.
Manages maintenance of business files.

Business Services Team Member

Works collaboratively with central business office team members to plan, recommend, develop, implement, coordinate, and monitor programs, services of assigned departments.
Develops and recommends Business Services policies, procedures, and guidelines that support compliance with existing and new university, system, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Documents and implements those that are approved as well as reviewing at least annually and updating as needed.
Shares information in Business Services routine staff meetings about customers' challenges, concerns, best practices, etc.
Provides input for possible strategic initiatives for the Business Services.
Meets with and coordinates COM Business Services across functional teams to meet or exceed customer expectations.
Provides departmental insight/information to Business Services functional team members/leaders.
Stays abreast of accounting, HR, and other relevant policies, procedures, services and practices at TAMUS that impact COM Business Services and our customers.
Attends training, conferences, and seminars as appropriate.
Stays informed of customer concerns by understanding COM Business Services and TAMU processes and tools and who is responsible for them, FAMIS, Business Objects, Workday, and other systems used by COM Business Services.
Serves as a fully engaged member of COM Business Services. May participate in departmental, division, or university level