Administrative Associate II

Job TitleAdministrative Associate II Agency West Texas A&M University Department Library Operations Proposed Minimum Salary$15.00 hourly Job LocationCanyon, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval. General Summary: The Administrative Associate II reports to the Business Coordinator III (Library Procurement and Budget Coordinator) and is responsible for basic accounts payable and receivable for the purchase of resources for the library collections and for other library purchases. Includes the creation of requisitions and payments by credit card. Monitors for faculty and library staff requests for new materials and implements ordering and processing procedures as appropriate. Participates in library account reconciliation and reporting and maintains invoices in Alma, Librarys ILS. Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner. Responsibilities: Library Procurement/Acquisitions Accounts Payables Processing: Places orders for resources added to library collections and miscellaneous supplies and equipment. Performs functions required by university business office to facilitate payments of library resources and other library expenses via requisitions and credit card. Enters invoice information and purchase orders into Alma (Librarys ILS). Verifies that all campus departmental charges are correct: monthly long-distance calls, telephone maintenance, IT maintenance, Print Shop, Post Office, Lock shop, and SSC. Assists Business Coordinator III with monitoring and reconciliation of Library financial accounts, ensuring payments are being made appropriately and in a timely manner. Reporting/Recordkeeping: Enters and maintains monthly ProCard purchases. Monitors for work order requests for new materials received through library Suggest a Purchase form. In coordination with Business Coordinator III, reviews requests and routes to the librarys Collection Development Committee. Processes requests for new materials approved by the librarys Collection Development Committee. Maintain current and accurate records of all purchases, license agreements, and payments for library materials. Reports any fiscal discrepancies or concerns to Business Coordinator III. Assists with year-end account reconciliation and financial reporting. Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner. Library Procurement/Acquisitions Accounts Receivables: Processes University interdepartmental requisitions (IDRs) for Interlibrary Loan charges. Processes reimbursement checks from Interlibrary Loan borrowing libraries for damaged or lost Cornette Library resources/materials. Processes library monetary donations, with the exception of Friends of the Cornette Library and Texas Poets Corner monetary donations. Facilitates transfer of funds between Library accounts. Processes vendor refunds and credits. Serves as backup to the Business Coordinator III (Library Procurement and Budget Coordinator). Maintains 100% compliance with timely completion of required System, University and job-specific online training courses. This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties as assigned Necessary Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two (2) years of related experience performing resource purchase and payment activities. Experience in general office work and/or data entry. Experience with Microsoft products, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others in a busy office environment with interruptions. Ability to pay attention to detail and accuracy. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree. Five (5) years of Library experience. Extensive experience with Excel. Applicant Instructions: Please include the following with your application: Cover letter Resume Three references Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the My Experience page before continuing through the application. Please use the Upload button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr@wtamu.edu. Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System. Equal Opportunity /Veterans/Disability Employer. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. WT is located in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus. Established in 1910, the University has been part of The Texas A&M University System since 1990. WT, a Hispanic Serving Institution since 2016, boasts an enrollment of about 10,000 and offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 39 masters degrees and two doctoral degrees. WTs long-standing commitment has always been to serve both the students and the region of the Panhandle. Our employees make a difference every day in the lives of thousands of students, and that has countless ripple effects on people throughout the region, the state and the world. Moreover, employees are encouraged to grow professionally and personally thanks to a supportive work environment. At WT, your future is our future. Employees and their dependents get half-off their tuition and fees. The minimum starting wage is $15 per hour. Employees also have generous health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance packages, plus free basic life insurance and enrollment in the Texas Teacher Retirement System. Flexible or compressed work-week arrangements are also available. Find out more at: https://wtamu.edu/benefits West Texas A&M University is located in Canyon, home to Palo Duro Canyon and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Canyon also is conveniently located near Amarillo, the largest city on Interstate 40 between Oklahoma City and Albuquerque. This region is renowned for its historical significance, vibrant arts and entertainment options, unique shopping, delicious food and the friendliest people in the state.