Assistant Director, Fiscal Administration - Student Success

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. The role is responsible for supervising staff and managing finances. This position is responsible for the oversight, efficiency, effectiveness and compliance of the fiscal operations of assigned large and complex area(s).

Core Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 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 in budget, finance or related work experience.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a related field.
• Experience with financial planning and financial analysis.
• Experience working in higher education.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience leading staff employees.

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.
• 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.

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.

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.