Manager, Finance and Administration (Be Well Institute)
Accounting & Finance
San Antonio, TX, USA
Posted on Oct 15, 2026
The Be Well Institute is currently seeking a Manager of Finance and Administration. We specialize in Substance Use and Related Disorders at UT Health San Antonio. We are a comprehensive, low-barrier system dedicated to improving substance use care and mental health support across Texas. Our work combines clinical care, cutting-edge research, workforce development, and community partnership to make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals and families.
The position will manage the daily operations of a divisional or organizational unit primarily in the areas of administrative and financial management. Represents the department on business affairs to the institution community.
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 been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture.
Benefits Overview
UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.
Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.
Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
- Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
- Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
- Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
- Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.
Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
EEO Statement
UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
Has the authority to direct the work of others, hire or fire employees, or provide recommendations as to the hiring, firing, advancement, promotion or any other change of status of other employee.
Education: Bachelors degree is required.
- Critical Thinking Skills - Ability to arrive at accurate conclusions and solutions by visualizing new potentials, and by identifying, defining and analyzing problems and situations using rational and intuitive processes.
- Leadership - Ability to attract and mobilize energies and talents; to work towards a shared purpose in the best interests of the organization, the people comprising it and the people it serves.
- Communication - Ability to shape others' understanding in ways that capture interest, inform and gain support; explain technical concepts to management; ability to read, and interpret professional journals, financial reports, and legal documents, write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.
- Project Management - Ability to co-ordinate the diverse components of the project by quality project planning, execution and change control to achieve required balance of time, cost and quality.
- Teamwork - Builds and maintains positive working relationships, within individual work groups and across departments, through open communication and collaboration; works with others to accomplish goals and objectives.
- Business Acumen - Demonstrates a clear understanding of all areas of the business (education, research, clinical care, finances and operations), – customers (students, trainees, faculty, community), resources, educational trends, new advances, – and uses skills in planning, prioritization, decision-making, and resource allocation to drive desired results; knowledge of Federal, State and higher education accounting and reporting requirements and standards; and financial analysis and accounting principles.
- Knowledge of computer systems, software applications, and automated financial systems.
- Develops and prepares budgets and financial reports for grants, general appropriations, endowments, and other funds.
- Responsible for the overall planning and direction of an organizational unit(s) or a multi-faceted academic, research and teaching departments.
- Within the School of Medicine, oversight of a divisional unit.
- Manages all facets and phases of financial and administrative management.
- Oversees the management of general appropriation, endowment, federal and non-federal grants and contracts, and gift funds.
- Manages and improves business processes and operations by ensuring continuity, integration of policies and procedures with the organization's mission and strategic plan.
- Identifies short-term and strategic goals and has oversight for the allocation of resources to meet priorities.
- Controls all expenditures and statement of accounts to ensure regulatory compliance and fiscal integrity.
- Develops, plans, and directs special projects, which may include space renovations, space allocations, staffing, equipment purchases, long-range plans, leasing of off-campus space and services.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.