Business Manager - Aerospace Center

About UTEP

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that increases access to excellent higher education, advancing the discovery of public value and positively impacting the health, culture, education, and economy of the communities it serves. The University of Texas at El Paso is America’s leading Hispanic-serving university, located at the westernmost tip of Texas where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande.

84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open‑access, top‑tier research university in America.

The College of Engineering at UTEP fosters innovation, education, and research in engineering and technology. With a mission to prepare the next generation of engineers, the college offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across various disciplines. Its diverse faculty and cutting‑edge research facilities drive discoveries and solutions to real‑world challenges, contributing to advancements in science, technology, and the overall growth of the Border Region.

UTEP’s College of Engineering is committed to academic excellence, community engagement, and shaping the future of engineering.

The Aerospace Center at UTEP serves as a nexus for innovation, forging strategic partnerships across a dynamic ecosystem of government agencies, industry leaders, small businesses, venture studios, venture capital firms, other research centers, and national laboratories. By translating and integrating cutting‑edge research with real‑world applications, our partnerships accelerate breakthroughs, cultivate entrepreneurial ventures, and drive the future of aerospace technology.

• Hiring Department: Aerospace Center
• Posting End Date: Open until filled
• Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday‑Friday 8:00 am‑5:00 pm; flexibility required on evenings and weekends
• FLSA status: Exempt
• Earliest
  
  Start Date:
  
  As soon as possible
• Salary: $50,000 annually, commensurate with experience

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of three references

To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA‑48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

Under general supervision and with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement, this role performs managerial responsibilities for the efficient and effective operations and administration of a designated area. The incumbent demonstrates strong leadership, self‑motivation, and accountability in driving results and fostering a technology‑friendly environment, with a strong emphasis on budget administration, hiring and personnel processes, process improvement, and technology enablement in support of the Aerospace Center and its faculty and staff partners.

• Manages the preparation of various financial statements and reports; determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow; studies and standardizes procedures to improve workflow efficiency of subordinates.
• Manages and supports administration of the Aerospace Center budget and internal office process budgets, including tracking, reconciliation, forecasting, and reporting as applicable.
• Directs the installation and maintenance of accounting records to show receipts and expenditures.
• Analyzes, organizes, and standardizes office operations and procedures, ensuring a customer‑focused service model that supports Aerospace Center faculty and staff.
• Maximizes office productivity through proficient use of appropriate software applications; maintains a technology‑friendly approach and continuous improvement mindset (preferred).
• Researches and develops resources that create timely and efficient workflow.
• Implements and maintains automated processes, including AI‑aided tools and workflows, to improve…