Associate Director, Fiscal Administration - College of Sciences, Dean's Office
Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 16153
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Position Information
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.
Salary Range: Up to $80,750 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 09/14/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Required Application Materials:
- Resume is required
- Cover Letter is preferred
Job Details
Job Summary
The Associate Director provides advanced leadership, development and direction for the fiscal administration of assigned area/s. This position is responsible for the oversight, efficiency, effectiveness and compliance of the fiscal operations to include complex, multiple departments and multiple funding sources.
Core Responsibilities
- Manages and oversees the fiscal operations of multiple departments, ensuring that a system of controls is in place that complies with State, System and Institutional policies and procedures regarding fiscal management.
- Analyzes budgets and financial documentation. Works with departments to optimize budgets and use of funds.
- Develops financial forecasts, multi-year budget projections, and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Reviews funding sources, account expenditures, and reported use of funds to ensure compliance with restrictions, regulations policies and procedures.
- Compiles data and prepares reports for accounting and fiscal management purposes. Responds to requests for reports from internal and external customers.
- Partners with the College Business Service Center and academic departments to develop efficient workflows, standardize business processes, resolve complex fiscal issues, and enhance service delivery. Provides communication, training, guidance and informational materials to staff regarding budget management, reporting and reconciliation methods. Develops tools and reference materials for staff.
- Oversees faculty startup funding, monitors expenditures, ensures compliance with funding commitments, and provides guidance to departments regarding startup account management.
- Leads continuous process improvement initiatives through workflow analysis, automation, documentation, and development of standard operating procedures to improve efficiency and service delivery.
- Utilizes financial systems and business intelligence tools to improve reporting, data visualization, operational efficiency, and decision support.
- Leads special fiscal, operational, and strategic initiatives in support of the Assistant Dean and Dean's Office. Reviews policy and procedures manuals and coordinates changes as necessary.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
- Five (5) years of related work experience.
- This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Planning
- Financial Forecasting
- Fiscal Compliance
- Financial Systems (PeopleSoft, Hyperion, Data Warehouse)
- Business Partnering
- Business Process Improvement
- Data Visualization
- Process Automation
- Higher Education Budget Administration
- Change Management
- Project Management
Working Conditions
Office Environment. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events. After hours and weekend work is required on an occasional basis.
Physical Demands
Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary, if walking and standing are required, only occasionally. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasional.
This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.
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