CECS Business Coordinator 1

Job Title

CECS Business Coordinator I

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

College of Engineering – Dean

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.  As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

PURPOSE

The CECS Business Coordinator I, under general supervision, provides entry-level business and administrative support for the College of Engineering and Computer Science. The position performs recurring financial and administrative processes, runs and prepares routine reports, maintains records, assists the Business Administrator and Post-Award Administrator with daily operations, and works with department administrators to coordinate routine business matters; decisions, exceptions, and final approvals are referred to the appropriate administrator.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Transaction and Expense Support: 40%

• Review purchasing, payment, reimbursement, and travel documentation for completeness and accuracy using established checklists and procedures.

• Process routine purchase requests, invoices, payment documentation, non-research travel transactions, mileage reimbursements, and expense reports in the applicable university systems.

• Verify that required quotes, receipts, business purposes and benefits, approvals, and other supporting documents are included; follow up with faculty, staff, students, vendors, and university offices for missing information.

• Prepare routine corrections and transaction support documents for review and approval by the Business Administrator or Post-Award Administrator.

• Monitor transaction and invoice status, maintain supporting records, and follow up on outstanding items through completion.

• Refer unusual transactions, policy exceptions, account concerns, or compliance questions to the appropriate administrator for decision.

Account Monitoring and Financial Reporting Support: 20%

• Run scheduled financial, budget, payroll, and transaction reports for assigned departmental, startup, designated tuition, fee, service, gift, endowment, and other university-funded accounts.

• Organize report data, update standard tracking files, prepare routine account statements and summaries for review by the Business Administrator, and provide regular account information to faculty and relevant program or business offices as directed.

• Compare transactions and balances to supporting records, identify apparent discrepancies, and report findings to the appropriate administrator.

• Prepare draft budget transfers, cost corrections, journal entries, payroll cost transfers, new account requests and other recurring financial adjustments based on instructions and established documentation.

• Assist with monthly and quarterly reporting, account reconciliations, fiscal year-end activities, audits, and records retention.

• Maintain organized electronic files and documentation in accordance with college and university procedures.

Faculty, Student, Payroll, and Program Support: 20%

• Assist with routine appointment and payroll processes for university-funded and startup-funded student employees and research assistants.

• Prepare appointment, costing allocation, change, and termination documents based on approved instructions, appointment letters, and funding information; coordinate with the GSCS Program Coordinator and CBI Business Office to maintain payroll and travel expense records and research assistant costing allocation information.

• Monitor appointment dates, funding periods, compensation, and costing allocations using standard tracking reports; notify the Business Administrator of items requiring action.

• Prepare tuition and fee payment requests from eligible non-grant accounts and route them for review and approval.

• Provide routine procedural assistance to faculty, staff, and students regarding purchasing, travel, reimbursements, payroll documentation, student appointments, and account reports.

• Assist the Post-Award Administrator with recurring grant-related transactions, invoices, tuition payments, and document collection as assigned, without independent authority to determine allowability or approve exceptions.

Startup, Administrative, and Office Support: 20%

• Assist with establishing and maintaining faculty startup and University- or College-level research enhancement fund/account records and standard tracking schedules; coordinate with and assist faculty in developing and monitoring spending plans for startup funds and University- or College-level research enhancement funds/accounts.

• Run startup account reports, update spending records, and prepare draft year-end and return-on-investment reports for review.

• Coordinate routine document collection and follow-up with the Division of Research and Innovation and other university offices as directed.

• Provide backup support for college business office operations during staff absences, peak workload periods, and fiscal year-end deadlines.

• Participate in required training and maintain working knowledge of applicable university systems, procedures, and deadlines.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Two (2) years of related experience in general office, business administration, accounting, budgeting, purchasing, payroll, or financial recordkeeping.

• An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in accordance with university requirements.

  • Associate degree and four (4) years of related experience in general office, business administration, accounting, budgeting, purchasing, payroll, or financial recordkeeping.

  • Master’s degree.

• Basic knowledge of business, accounting, budgeting, and records-management practices.

• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word, and the ability to learn university information systems.

• Ability to follow established procedures, perform recurring tasks accurately, maintain organized records, and recognize when an issue should be referred to a supervisor.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in an environment with fluctuating workload.

• Effective written, verbal, interpersonal, and customer-service skills; ability to work cooperatively with faculty, staff, students, vendors, and university offices.

• Ability to handle financial, payroll, personnel, and student information with discretion and confidentiality.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, management, or a related field.

• Familiarity with university software programs, such as Canopy, Workday, Emburse, etc.

• Experience in higher education, government, or another complex institutional environment.

• Experience processing financial transactions, monitoring accounts, preparing reports, supporting payroll or student employment, or using enterprise financial systems.

• Proficiency with Excel functions, filters, pivot tables, and data organization.

SALARY: $3,657.34 Monthly ($43,888.08 Annual, Approximately)

NOTE: Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

INSURANCE:

• Medical

  • $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).

  • Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:

    • Employee and Spouse

    • Employee and Children

    • Employee and Family coverage

• Dental & Vision

• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

DUAL CAREER PARTNER PROGRAM

ON-CAMPUS WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES

Work Life Solutions:

• Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits:

• Public Loan Forgiveness

• Book scholarships

• 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement:

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off:

• 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.

• 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.

• 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.

• 12-15 paid holidays each year.

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.