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Job Title

Business Administrator I

Agency

Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Department

Office Of The Vp For Business Affairs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

San Antonio, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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

Responsibilities:

+ Serves as an approver and back-up 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.

+ Plans, develops, implements, coordinates, and monitors programs or services.

+ Develops and recommends policies, procedures, and guidelines.

+ Oversees annual fiscal year closing activities.

+ Proposes solutions on complex financial problems.

+ Manages allocations and reporting on unit facilities, furnishings and equipment.

+ Manages cash handling activities and unit capital equipment purchasing.

+ Serves as accountability property officer.

+ Serves as liaison with financial, payroll, and human 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.

+ 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.

+ Manages personnel activities including preparing position analyses, updating position descriptions, and developing employment offers.

+ Communicates with employees regarding personnel policies and procedures and identifies training needs.

+ Serves as a resource to principal investigator(s) for grant development, administration, and reporting.

+ Participates in the hiring and training of subordinate business staff and student workers.

+ May supervise staff and resolves staff conflicts.

Required Education and Experience:

+ Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field.

+ Five years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

+ Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

+ Interpersonal and communication skills.

+ Planning and organizational skills.

+ Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Applicant Instructions:

Please make sure to provide the following documents:

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume / CV

+ Professional References

For detailed instructions on how to apply for any position on our website, please use the following link:

http://www.tamusa.edu/humanresources/job-opportunities/index.html ​

Summary of Employee Benefits:

www.tamusa.edu/human-resources/documents/Summary-of-Employees-Benefits1.pdf

Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities.

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made. If you have issues with adding documents to your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058.

In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058.

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

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.