Manager, Finance and Administration (Be Well Institute)

UT Health San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Be Well Institute at UT Health San Antonio is a comprehensive, low-barrier system specializing in substance use and related disorders. Its work combines clinical care, research, workforce development, and community partnership to improve substance use care and mental health support across Texas. The Manager of Finance and Administration manages the daily operations of a divisional or organizational unit, primarily in administrative and financial management, and represents the department on business affairs to the institution community. The position oversees financial and administrative operations, budgets, funds, business processes, resource allocation, compliance, and special projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Ability to use critical thinking to reach accurate conclusions and solutions by identifying, defining, and analyzing problems and situations.
Leadership ability to attract and mobilize talent and work toward shared organizational purposes.
Strong communication skills, including explaining technical concepts to management; interpreting professional journals, financial reports, and legal documents; and writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.
Project management ability, including planning, execution, and change control to balance time, cost, and quality.
Ability to build positive working relationships and collaborate within and across departments.
Business acumen and understanding of education, research, clinical care, finances, operations, customers, resources, and educational trends.
Knowledge of federal, state, and higher-education accounting and reporting requirements and standards, as well as financial analysis and accounting principles.
Knowledge of computer systems, software applications, and automated financial systems.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Medical insurance, including free employee UT SELECT coverage and options to add family members.
Group term life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance at no cost, with options to purchase additional coverage.
Three dental insurance plan options.
Two vision plan options.
Disability insurance enrollment option.
Flexible spending accounts for dependent day care and qualifying health care expenses.
Retirement plan eligibility through TRS or ORP, plus voluntary retirement programs.
Paid time off of 128 to 208 hours per fiscal year based on years of service.
Extended Illness Bank accrual of 8 hours per month.
Paid family leave of up to 240 hours after six months of consecutive employment.
12 paid holidays each year.
Discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.