Texas A&M AgriLife · 1 day ago
Business Associate I
Vernon, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
3+ years expTexas A&M AgriLife is the nation’s largest and most comprehensive agriculture program, focusing on improving lives and the Texas economy through education and research. The Business Associate I provides support for various business activities, ensuring compliance with policies and managing office operations.
AgricultureConsultingEducation
Responsibilities
Ensures compliance with all provisions of AgriLife policies, state, and federal laws
Completes training and becomes proficient in the use of Aggie Buy, Laserfiche, Famis, Concur, and IPayment
Is responsible for vehicle log and check log
Opens, sorts, routes, or files mail
Receives all packages and maintain receiving log
Answers telephone inquiries, routes calls and visitors to appropriate office personnel
Maintains log and files for routine and emergency building maintenance call and fire alarm system
Processes TAMU travel vouchers
Generate purchase order numbers and pay invoices
Investigates errors on transactions and recommends appropriate corrective action
Responds to routine inquiries from vendors and other business units or departments
Processes routine business documents
Is responsible for copy room operations. Aids users as needed
Assists on special projects
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
Three years of experience in general office operations
Working knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software programs
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Basic planning, organizational skills, and attention to detail
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
Benefits
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 leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife
Company
Texas A&M AgriLife
As the nation’s 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.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Texas A&M AgriLife has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (6)
2024 (12)
2023 (7)
2022 (6)
2021 (3)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.52MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2021-10-07Grant· $0.52M
Leadership Team
Xuan (Jade) Wu, Ph.D., AIFD, CFD, EMC
Co-Founder & Co-PI, Horticultural Options in Plant Sciences (HOPS) Program
Elizabeth Schwartz
Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
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