Assistant Director, Fiscal Administration, Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design

Position Information

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Salary Range: Commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 5/22/2026. 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 required
• Name and contact information for three (3) professional references.
  
  

Job Details

Job Summary

The Assistant Director for Fiscal Administration provides professional management and reporting of operating and capital budgets for assigned areas. This role is responsible for overseeing the management and reporting of budgets and processes for assigned areas.

Core Responsibilities

• Ensures University policies and procedures regarding utilization of funds, endowment management, and financial reporting are in line with university guidelines and compliance.
• Serves as lead and provides direction to department/unit regarding budget preparation, management, and reporting. Develops and delivers training and assesses unit documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Oversees reporting and management of fees. Develops reporting procedures; maintains knowledge of rules; advises units on use; examines compliance issues; assists in enforcing rules; serves on committees; analyzes proposed increases and provides recommendations.
• Acts as a liaison to ensure accurate reporting and use of endowment funds. Develops reporting procedures; trains units on reporting and proper use of funds; analyzes expenditures and reports; and oversees final reporting of use.
• Responsible for all budget and fiscal processes for assigned areas. Oversees and reviews prepared reconciliations, budget documents and develops budgetary reports.
• Provides budgetary and fiscal analysis for assigned areas.
• Serves as a primary reviewer and approves of budget transfers for assigned areas.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for all contracts and agreements and may request salary supplements.
• Provides guidance on policies and procedures to university stakeholders.
• Provides assistance in negotiation, administration, and liaison with other University offices or external agencies in connection with grant and research activities.
• Plans, organizes, develops, and coordinates special projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Five (5) years of related work experience.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Clerical procedures and systems
• Independent decision-making and problem-solving ability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Office environment. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or other business-related events. Occasional after-hours and weekend work or overtime may be required.
  
  

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 occasionally.
  
  

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.