Business Coordinator II

Agency

Department

About Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

• Texas A&M AgriLife Research

• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University

• Texas A&M Forest Service

• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

As the nations largest most comprehensive agriculture program Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5000 employees and a presence in every county across the state Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives environments and the Texas economy through education research extension and service.

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Position Information

Texas A&M AgriLife Research at Corpus Christi is seeking a highly motivated Business Coordinator II who under general supervision provides support and coordination of a variety of business activities requiring independent judgment including reviewing business documents and assisting in developing monitoring and reporting accounts and budget data.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates with the unit primary accounts payable and purchasing contact to assist in implementing and coordinating purchasing activities to include management of accounts payable purchasing and requisition processing payment card allocations and statement reconciliation/verification.

• Monitors fiscal accounts.

• Reconciles monthly Project and Overhead account statements.

• Investigate errors in transactions and recommends appropriate corrective action.

• Proposes solutions to complex financial problems.

• Processes departmental budget requests (DBR) departmental correction requests (DCR).

• Assists with coordinating annual fiscal year closing activities.

• Assist in processing the bi-weekly and monthly payrolls in Workday for final processing by Payroll department.

• Monitor and keep track of all hours worked by all wage and student workers to ensure that total hours by month and by measurement period are in line with Affordable Care act TRS and maximum hours allowed policies.

• Process payroll corrections and updates.

• Maintains units business files and serves as records management coordinator.

• Works with Administrative team in Corpus Christi and HR department in College Station to help ensure that AgriLife and System policies are being followed and assist faculty and staff with policy and procedure questions.

• Participates in the hiring orientation and onboarding of staff and student workers.

• Liaises with human resources units to support hiring processes.

• Identifies training and compliance needs including all international paperwork and documentation

• Assists with annual fiscal activities with minimal direct supervision.

• Secures and evaluates incoming mail correspondence and inquiries distributing with instructions on action items as needed; requests services such as mail pick-up and delivery.

• Maintains Equipment Building and livestock Inventory records processing requirements and all necessary reports transfers deletions and changes.

• Verifies monthly vehicle use reports are complete and correct prior to submission to College Station.

• Makes travel arrangements and completes travel requests and expense reports on Emburse as requested.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Administrative Relationships: This position reports directly to the Business Administrator Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center-Corpus Christi.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Three years of related experience.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

• Strong Written and verbal communication skills

• High attention to detail and organization skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• Proactive critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Ability to take initiative and work independently or in a team setting

• Capacity to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively

• Strong interpersonal and negotiation abilities

• Willingness to learn new systems and processes

What You Need to Know

Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidates qualifications.

Headquarters: Texas A&M AgriLife Research Corpus Christi TX.

Date Position is Available: December 01 2025.

Closing Date for Applications: December 15 2025 or until filled.

Application Process:

• Please apply online through Workday at this Website

• Attach the following documents to your application:

  • Cover Letter

  • Resume including three references with contact information

• Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Sydney Mood at

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife

When you choose toworkfor Texas A&M AgriLife you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide national and international constituents.

In addition Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:

• Health dental vision life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.