Finance and Administration Manager

Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design at UTSA

. Develop and prepare budgets and financial reports for grants, general appropriations, endowments, and other funds .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeSan Antonio • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance with Federal, State, and higher education standards. Proven leadership in overseeing academic and administrative operations while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

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Financial ManagementBudget DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceProject ManagementLeadership Skills

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Hard Skills

Accounting PrinciplesFinancial AnalysisBudgetingGrant ManagementBusiness Process Improvement

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingTeamworkCollaborationCommunication SkillsAbility to Explain Technical Concepts

Tools & Technologies

Automated Financial SystemsComputer SystemsSoftware Applications

Industry Keywords

Higher Education AccountingFederal GrantsState GrantsEndowmentsFinancial Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and prepare budgets and financial reports for grants, general appropriations, endowments, and other funds
Plan and direct an organizational unit or multi-faceted academic, research, and teaching departments
Oversee a divisional unit within the School of Medicine
Manage all facets and phases of financial and administrative management
Oversee general appropriation, endowment, federal and non-federal grants and contracts, and gift funds
Manage and improve business processes and operations
Ensure continuity and integration of policies and procedures with the organization’s mission and strategic plan
Identify short-term and strategic goals and oversee resource allocation
Control expenditures and statements of accounts for regulatory compliance and fiscal integrity
Develop, plan, and direct special projects, including space renovations, space allocations, staffing, equipment purchases, long-range plans, and leasing of off-campus space and services
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree is required
Five (5) years related accounting or business experience is required
Two (2) years supervisory experience is required
Critical thinking skills
Leadership skills
Ability to explain technical concepts to management
Ability to read and interpret professional journals, financial reports, and legal documents
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals
Project management skills
Teamwork and collaboration skills
Knowledge of education, research, clinical care, finances, and operations
Knowledge of Federal, State, and higher education accounting and reporting requirements and standards
Knowledge of financial analysis and accounting principles
Knowledge of computer systems, software applications, and automated financial systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

UT SELECT Medical insurance offered free for employees
Family medical coverage available through payroll deduction
Discounted copays and coinsurance with UT Health Physicians
$50,000 group term life insurance
$50,000 basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Optional additional employee and dependent life and AD&D coverage at group rates
Three dental insurance plan options through Delta Dental
Two PPO dental plans and one dental HMO plan
Fully insured vision benefits with standard or enhanced options
Disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and healthcare expenses
Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
Voluntary retirement programs with five retirement plan providers
Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days)
Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours accrued per month
Paid Family Leave: up to 240 hours (6 weeks) after 6 months of consecutive employment
12 paid holidays each year
Discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership