[Hiring] Manager, Application Systems Analysis and Programming @UT Health San Antonio

Role Description

Responsible for applications systems analysis and programming activities for a group or section. Responsible for feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, and the establishment and implementation of new or revised applications systems and programs.

• Defines, configures, and administers application controls; interacts and works closely with application development teams to implement.
• Design, develop, implement and document requested enhancements and procedures as required.
• Seeks to understand untapped functionality and makes end-users aware of future opportunities.
• Plans, schedules, and implements projects using project management skills and methodology.
• Assists in projecting software and hardware requirements.
• Assigns personnel to various projects and directs activities.
• Manages team(s) of programmer resources, mentors staff, conducts performance reviews and has staff hire and termination authority.
• Manages vendor engagements for products and supplemental support agreements/consultants.
• Consults with departmental stakeholders regarding systems and database operations, procedures and enhancements.
• Coordinates as needed with other IT areas needed to support products.
• Prepares activity and progress reports regarding the activities of the applications systems and programming section.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Able to develop and interpret technical documentation for training and end user procedures.
• Strong analytical skills to resolve complex issues.
• Manages competing demands in a changing work environment; able to anticipate and work around delays or unexpected events.
• Ability to learn new technologies and work with teams to provide input on improvements to existing systems.
• Ability to collaborate and gain cooperation in team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work on projects or work groups, creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree is required.

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.

Company Description

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.