Matute was dean of the Universidad de Guadalajara (1949–1953) and municipal president (1953–1955) of the same city. He was given several honors by the University of Guadalajara (Masters and Doctoral (2006) Honoris Causa), UNESCO, the National Prize for Engineering, the French Academic Palms, among others.
Matute's career included leadership positions within the Universidad de Guadalajara, culminating in his service as both dean and mayor of the city. He received numerous accolades for his contributions to education, engineering, and international recognition.