Administrative Manager or Senior Administrative Manager, Engineering Education

University of Texas at San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at San Antonio is seeking an Administrative Manager or Senior Administrative Manager in Engineering Education to lead complex administrative functions on campus in San Antonio, TX. This full-time role requires managing personnel, budgets, and compliance. Salary is up to $58,900 annually, with posting through 11/06/2026.

Applicants should submit a resume; cover letter preferred. The position may be classified as Administrative Manager or Senior Administrative Manager

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Seven (7) years of related work experience.
• Ability to maintain security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management of personnel, facilities and administrative matters and assisting executive level staff with administrative management of multiple reporting areas.
• Plans, develops, organizes, evaluates, and manages administrative operations to ensure proper processing of documents and to maintain compliance with University, federal, state, and local government policies and procedures.
• Prepares budgets, monitors expenses, and reconciles departmental accounts.
• Coordinates all aspects of personnel and position management activities; prepares appropriate documents and routes for approval.
• Supervises the processing and maintenance of all administrative records; prepares reports; and serves as the representative/liaison for administrative matters.

Skills

Verbal and Written Communication

Leadership

Office Administration

Documentation & Records Management

Data Entry

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Word Processing

Job description

Administrative Manager or Senior Administrative Manager,Engineering Education

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 16623

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT SanAntonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public researchuniversity that unites the power of higher education, biomedicaldiscovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As thethird-largest research university in Texas and a CarnegieR1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access andexcellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public healthacross South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately42,000 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 SanAntonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas byForbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram,Facebook,YouTube or LinkedIn.

Salary Range: Up to $58,900 annualized,commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Close Date: Applications will beaccepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 11/06/2026. At the discretion ofthe hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficientnumber of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume is required
• Cover Letter is preferred

At the discretion of the hiring manager, this position will be classified as an Administrative Manager or Senior AdministrativeManager depending on the qualifications of the finalcandidate.

Job Summary

Administrative Manager

The Administrative Manager leads a complexadministrative function of a college, department, or major programwith multiple reporting areas.

Senior Administrative Manager

The Senior Administrative Manager leads a complex administrative function of a college, department, or majorprogram with multiple reporting areas. This position leads staff,manages departmental budget, and implements strategic policies. The Manager ensures compliance, manages projects, and enhancesoperational efficiency.

Core Responsibilities

Administrative Manager

1. Responsible for the management of personnel, facilities andadministrative matters and assisting executive level staff withadministrative management of multiple reporting areas.
2. Plans, develops, organizes, evaluates, and managesadministrative operations to ensure proper processing of documentsand to maintain compliance with University, federal, state, andlocal government policies and procedures.
3. Prepares documents and reports as per university guidelines;reviewing and approving documents or other processes asneeded.
4. Supervises the processing and maintenance of all administrativerecords; preparing reports; and serving as the representative/liaison for administrative matters.
5. Maintains administrative records; maintains technical set ofdocuments and policies and procedures; provides analysis andinterpretation internal processes and makes recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
6. Develops and implements policies and procedures related toadministrative management or special projects.
7. Provides direction and training to staff members andsubcontracted parties and performs project management dutiesassociated with normal and special projects.
8. Manages and maintains records for inventory andfacilities.
9. Coordinates and manages key projects.
10. Assists in administrative forecasting for grant proposals.
11. Takes a proactive approach to assist co-workers in varioustasks, to ensure safety.
12. Performs work tasks in a safe manner and in accordance withwork instructions.
13. Proactively makes recommendations to improve safety.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Senior Administrative Manager

1. Responsible for the management of fiscal, personnel,facilities, and administrative matters, and assistingexecutive-level staff with the administrative management ofmultiple reporting areas
2. Plans, develops, organizes, evaluates, and managesadministrative operations to ensure proper processing of contractsand other procurement and administrative documents and to maintaincompliance with University, federal, state, and local government policies and procedures.
3. Prepares budgets, monitors expenses, and reconcilesdepartmental accounts.
4. Prepares fiscal documents and reports as per university guidelines; reviews and approves documents or other processes as needed.
5. Coordinates all aspects of personnel and position management activities; prepares appropriate documents and routes for approval.
6. Supervises the processing and maintenance of all administrativerecords; prepares reports; and serves as the representative/liaison for administrative matters.
7. Maintains administrative records; maintains a technical set of documents, policies, and procedures; provides analysis and interpretation of internal processes and makes recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
8. Develops and implements policies and procedures related to administrative management or special projects.
9. Provides direction and training to staff members andsubcontracted parties and performs project management duties associated with normal and special projects.
10. Manages and maintains records for inventory and facilities.
11. Coordinates and manages key projects.
12. Assists in administrative forecasting for grant proposals.
13. Takes a proactive approach to assist co-workers in various tasks, to ensure safety.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Both levels

• High School Diploma.
• Seven (7) years of related work experience.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the securityand integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per TexasEO-GA-48.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Administrative Manager

• Word Processing
• Documentation & Records Management
• Data Entry
• Call Management
• Calendar Management
• Customer Service Management
• Content Design & Development
• Database Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Active Listening

Senior Administrative Manager

• Office Administration
• Verbal and Written Communication
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Collaboration
• Business Process Improvement
• Project Management
• Leadership
• Management

Working Conditions

• Office Environment. Workdays, areas,and work hours may vary based on the needs of the department. Ability to travel to and from meetings,training sessions or other business-related events.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary,if walking and standing are required, only occasionally. Exerts upto 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 actionemployer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at SanAntonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for allindividuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, genderidentity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability orgenetic information, and veteran status. The University iscommitted to the Affinative Program in compliance with allgovernment requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.