Business Associate I

About the role

The Business Associate I provides general administrative support for business activities at Texas A&M AgriLife Research in Vernon, Texas. This hourly‑paid position works under general supervision and ensures compliance with agency policies and regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain vehicle and check logs, process mail, packages and receiving logs.
• Answer telephone inquiries, route calls and visitors, and manage copy‑room operations.
• Process travel vouchers, generate purchase orders, pay invoices and investigate transaction errors.
• Maintain logs for building maintenance and fire‑alarm calls, and assist with special projects.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of experience in general office operations.
• Working knowledge of spreadsheet and word‑processing software.
• Good interpersonal, communication, planning and organizational skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Aggie Buy, Laserfiche, Famis, Concur and IPayment systems.
• Experience using spreadsheet and word‑processing applications.

What we offer

• Health, dental, vision, life and long‑term disability insurance (employer contribution).
• 12–15 paid holidays, sick leave and vacation time.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Access to professional development through Aspire, LinkedIn Learning and internal programs.