Business Administrator III

Job Title

Business Administrator III

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Texas Real Estate Research Center

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are
The Texas Real Estate Research Center was founded in 1971 by an act of the Texas Legislature. The Center’s enabling legislation defines a broad mandate to “conduct studies in all areas related directly or indirectly to real estate and/or urban or rural economics.” In addition to research programs in residential, commercial, and rural land economics, the Center maintains administrative, data, and communications teams to support its research agenda. Please learn more at https://trerc.tamu.edu/

 

What We Want
The Texas Real Estate Research Center is seeking a Business Administrator III who will manage the full range of business activities in the Center, including reviewing and approving business documents, and developing,  monitoring,  and reporting accounts,  budgets, and other quantitative data.  The preferred candidate will have a masters in accounting or business and will have more than seven years of experience in managing business operations at TAMU. We are looking to hire a candidate who is a team player and who will promote collaboration and cooperation while leading a team. If the description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity to join our team.

 

What You Need To Know 

Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.

A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Seven years of experience in general office, accounting, or personnel operations.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Professional, service-oriented attitude and behavior.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. High-level planning and organizational skills.

• Able to prioritize effectively.

• Excellent problem-solving skills.

• Proven ability to lead teams, manage staff, resolve problems and meet deadlines.

• Initiative and ability to think and work independently.

• Attentive to detail.

• Advanced knowledge of FAMIS/Canopy, AggieBuy, Concur, iPayments and other TAMU operations software.

• Experience with QuickBooks.

• Working knowledge of Laserfiche.

• Advanced experience with MS Word, MS Excel, Adobe Pro and Sign.

• Advanced knowledge of TAMU rules and procedures for procurement, contracts and travel.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, business, or related field.

• More than seven years’ experience in managing business operations at TAMU. Extensive experience in accounting, analysis, budget preparation and reporting within the Texas A&M University.

• Experience in developing procedural handbooks, presentations, regular and ad hoc reports. Able to facilitate meetings.

Responsibilities:

• Financial Management- Oversees financial operations and maintains financial health of the unit. Serves as an approver and back-up signer of vouchers and requisitions. Manages reconciliations for FAMIS and Foundation accounts. Manages financial transactions, including cost assignments to accounts and projects. Monitors and controls unit expenditures within