Job Title
Business Coordinator III
Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Department
Library Operations Staff
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.
TAMU-CC's beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on
Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best
College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern,
attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support
facilities.
PURPOSE
Reporting to the Dean of University Libraries, the Business
Coordinator III leads a team responsible for the financial planning
and oversight for the Mary and Jeff Bell Library. Under the
direction of the Dean, the position coordinates and oversees the
following functional areas of the Bell Library: financial
management & analysis, people & resource management, and
purchasing
DESCRIPTION
Functional Area 1: Financial Management &
Analysis
Percent Effort: 45%
Job Duties
- In consultation with the Dean of University Libraries,
responsible for coordinating the university libraries' budget.
Develops, compiles, analyzes, projects, and monitors the budget.
Authors regular and ad hoc financial reports for the Dean and other
personnel. Advises the Dean and the library leadership team
regarding possible impact of current and future business decisions.
Ensures accountability of budgets, approvals, reporting, and
financial strategic planning and sustainability.
Oversees preparation and management of all library
expenditures, including but not limited to transfers,
adjustments/corrections, Workday, Concur, and IslanderBuy, and
recommends financial control systems for revenue-generating
activities. Proactively proposes solutions to financial problems
and errors.
Collaborates with the Dean, or designee, to coordinate
externally funded activities of the library, providing pre- and
post-award financial management support to library faculty and
staff while ensuring compliance with university policies. Works
with the Division of Research and Innovation as
appropriate.
Coordinates and oversees cash handling activities of the
library. Communicates cash handling policies and procedures within
the library. Oversees deposits and monthly sales tax
reports.
Coordinates third party billing activities for the library.
Compiles a monthly past due invoice report at the beginning of each
month and follows up with each end user/agency to ensure timely
payment of invoices.
Coordinates professional development and travel expenses for
all library employees. Assists employees with submitting travel
requests and expense reports.
Coordinates fiscal year closing activities and drafts new
fiscal year plans. Anticipates and oversees the collection of
information and submission of information to appropriate TAMU-CC
departments such as HR, Budget, Accounts Receivable, or Accounts
Payable.
Represents the library in university committees and other
planning groups related to finance and administration and serves as
the library's main liaison to accounting services, central budget
planning, procurement, Bursar, and other units.
Functional Area 2: People & Resource Management
Percent Effort: 25%
Job Duties
- Coordinates personnel actions for library employees, ensuring
paperwork and approvals are obtained.
- Coordinates on-boarding/off-boarding processes including
verifying eligibility (workstudy, graduate assistantships),
obtaining necessary documentation for employment, etc. Ensures
processes are completed in compliance with required
timelines.
- Plans for future staffing needs for the library. Coordinates
commitments of staff and funds to the accomplishment of project
goals, objectives, and professional development
activities.
- Provides leadership and direction for library employees
regarding grants, contracts, and various funding sources. Serves as
a resource regarding HR, procurement, and travel
processes.
- Serves as designated approver for several business processes
(e.g., Pcard expense reports, building and key access, Workday
transactions for non-budgeted pins).
- Provides timely communications to library employees regarding
changes to existing University processes and procedures and
potential impact for the library.
- Supervises one full-time staff and 1-2 student employees.
Provides direct support and leadership for assigned staff through
ongoing performance feedback, goal setting, and development
plans.
Functional Area 3: Purchasing
Percent Effort: 20%
Job Duties
- Reviews requests for purchases for appropriate procurement
method according to university guidelines and best
practices.
- Recommends products or goods based upon best value for
departmental needs.
- Works with library departments and vendors to investigate and
correct errors related to requisitions, purchase orders, invoicing,
and vouchers.
- Ensures that all university rules are being followed by Pcard
holders, and that the purchases are within allowed guidelines.
Oversees reconciliation of Pcard transactions for Pcard holders in
the library.
- Serves as a resource for library employees regarding purchasing
procedures and regulations, ensuring compliance with university and
system requirements.
Functional Area 4: Other
Percent Effort: 10%
Job Duties
- Maintains an understanding of academic library practices and
trends.
- Establishes, maintains, and applies up-to-date knowledge of
relevant standards, industry trends, and the policies and practices
of the State of Texas, TAMU System, and TAMU-CC.
- Attends training to ensure best practices and expand knowledge
base.
- Coordinates training of library employees relative to budget,
financial status, purchasing methods, processes, systems,
etc.
- Ensures internal documentation, guidelines, and practices
related to financial processes are kept up to date and compliant
with university and system policies.
- Leads or serves on Library, University, and System
committees.
- Processes and maintains complex confidential
matters.
- Special projects and other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in applicable field.
- Four (4) years of related work experience.
- Evidence of a strong commitment to service
excellence.
- Experience working collaboratively in a dynamic
environment.
- Evidence of analytical skills relevant to the interpretation of
budgetary, financial, and related management
information.
- Evidence of outstanding written and oral communication skills
and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and
tools.
- Experience working in position(s) that require maintaining
confidentiality.
- Evidence of ability to appropriately plan and prioritize work
activities to meet deadlines and goals.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in applicable field.
- Basic knowledge of sponsored research and grants budgeting
principles and allowable cost guidelines and contracts.
- Knowledge of developments in higher education, scholarly
processes, and issues facing academic research
libraries.
- Leadership experience and evidence of outstanding supervisory
skills.
- Evidence of creative & innovative problem-solving
skills.
- Knowledge of TAMU System regulations and Texas A&M
University-Corpus Christi rules and procedures.
SALARY: Expected minimum salary $58,000 Annually. Salary dependent
upon education and experience.
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
On-campus wellness
opportunities
Dual Career Partner
Program
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.
To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMUCC_External/job/Corpus-Christi-TX/Business-Coordinator-III_R-095034-2
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