Business Administrator 1

Job Title

Business Administrator I

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

College of Science & Mathematics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Business Administrator I, under the general supervision of the Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics, manages the full range of business activities within the College. This is a 12-month, full-time, staff position located in-office on Tarleton's main campus in Stephenville, Texas. Work hours of Monday to Friday from 8 AM-5 PM or as business requirements indicate. Serves as Campus Security Authority (CSA).

Responsibilities:

40% - Long-term project and event planning, building management, purchasing, and contracts

• Compiles reports, maintains records and other documents, and coordinates special events.

• Plans and coordinates logistical and administrative support for events, meetings or other special functions and provides on-site support.

• Assist in completing the yearly college inventory and maintaining records.

• Managing College and Department contracts in AggieBuy.

• Oversee building management needs for the Johanson Science building.

• Plans and prepares reports, manuals, and publications.

• Researches, compiles, and applies information, making evaluative judgments on appropriate data to use.

• Analyzes requirements for projects or initiatives.

40% - Process and procedure development and oversight, travel and committee planning, Tenure and Promotion, data gathering, organization, and reporting

• Prepares travel arrangements and itineraries and may approve and process travel reimbursements.

• Evaluates documents submitted for the administrator's signature.

20% - Office Manager, staff supervisor, calendar management, HR Contact, website management, inventory

• Provides support for long-range planning and scheduling activities.

• Provides direct support to high-level administrators.

• Drafts and manages correspondence and communications, schedules appointments, manages calendars, and coordinates travel.

• Provides expert advice to Management.

• Formulate, interpret, and implement policies, rules, and regulations. Plans and prepares reports, manuals, and publications. Acts as the administrator's representative in dealing with third parties.

• Coordinates and monitors action items and assignments made by the administration.

• Oversees supervisory duties for College staff members.

• Manage the College of Science and Mathematics website.

• HR Contact for hiring.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Holds a Bachelor's degree in an applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Five years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Interpersonal and communication skills. Planning and organizational skills.

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Salary Range

The target base annual salary range is $49,000 to $68,330.50 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!
• Masters Educational Assistance – is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

• Fully covered employee health insurance
  • Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

• Paid sick leave
• Holiday pay
• Vacation
• Longevity pay
• Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

• Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!
  • Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.
• Employee Wellness Release Time
• Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation
• and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Review of applications will begin on October 15th and continue until the position is filled.

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.