FACULTY CREDENTIALING AND ACCREDITATION MANAGER at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is hiring a Faculty Credentialing and Accreditation Manager. The role involves managing the faculty credentialing process, ensuring faculty qualifications are documented for courses, and preparing accreditation reports and documentation for submission to UT System, THECB, and SACSCOC.

Highlights

Manage faculty credentialing processes and maintain qualifications database.
Prepare, review, and revise accreditation reports, program proposals, and compliance documents.
Advise academic departments on credentialing standards and documentation.
Oversee data related to faculty degrees and accreditation credentials in the FPT database.
Provide training and support on credentialing processes to academic leaders.
Required software/technical skills include proficiency with FPT database management and report preparation.
Must have a bachelor's degree; a master's degree is preferred.
Four years of higher education experience related to faculty credentialing, accreditation, or project management is required.
Preferred experience includes direct involvement with SACSCOC accreditation and report development.
Compensation is commensurate with experience.

FACULTY CREDENTIALING AND ACCREDITATION MANAGER Full Description

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg: (956)665-2451
Brownsville: (956) 882-8205

Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Staff Recruitment: [email protected]

School of Medicine Recruitment: [email protected]

Graduate Assistantships: [email protected]

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: [email protected]

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: [email protected]

College of Sciences Office of the Dean: [email protected]

College of Education and P-16 Integration: [email protected]

College of Fine Arts: [email protected]

College of Liberal Arts: [email protected]

Website: https://careers.utrgv.edu

FACULTY CREDENTIALING AND ACCREDITATION MANAGER

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Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

*Date of Birth
*Social Security Number
*Gender
*Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or [email protected].

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number	SRGV9160
Working Title	FACULTY CREDENTIALING AND ACCREDITATION MANAGER
Number of Vacancies	1
Location	Edinburg, Texas
Department	Institutional Accreditation
FTE	1.0
FLSA	Exempt
Scope of Job	Manage the faculty credentialing process for UTRGV, including determining and documenting faculty qualifications as they relate to each class taught. Prepare, review, and/or revise assigned reports and documentation for submission to UT System, THECB, and SACSCOC, including administrative and non-substantive changes, new program proposals, graduate admissions changes, accreditation compliance certification and reaffirmation reports, and substantive change prospectuses.
Description of Duties	Manages faculty credentialing process, including determining and documenting faculty qualifications as they relate to each class taught. Manages database module in FPT that handles faculty degrees and SACSCOC credentials. Liaises with the Provost’s office and departments/schools to obtain missing faculty transcripts for inclusion in the credentials database. Advises colleges/departments regarding transcript evaluations, credentialing standards and requirements, credentialing processes, and documentation of faculty qualifications. Reviews and approves submissions for new faculty hires through the online validation form system. Communicates with department chairs and program coordinators to ensure adequate justification and documentation is on file for each faculty member. Develops and provides detailed course-by-course faculty rosters as required for program review, specialized accreditation, and SACSCOC reports. Serves as a subject matter expert, addressing questions from faculty, program coordinators, department chairs, and deans regarding degree information, teaching qualifications, and SACSCOC credentials. Provides training to deans, department chairs, and academic administrators regarding the faculty credentialing process and documentation of faculty qualifications. Prepares faculty credentials reports for submission to external agencies and accrediting bodies. Manages the database of required academic qualifications for all courses offered at UTRGV. Oversees ad hoc and biennial review and revision of academic qualifications requirements, including review and final approval of requested qualification changes. Researches, prepares, and drafts narratives for assigned SACSCOC reports, including analysis of data and development of documentation demonstrating compliance. Serves as liaison and subject expert to lead writers for assigned narratives. Reviews assigned narratives, and other accreditation reports for accuracy of content, grammar, punctuation, formatting, and documentation. Prepares assigned substantive change proposals for submission to SACSCOC. Prepares administrative and non-substantive change documents for submission to UT System and THECB. Prepares required UT System forms for approval of changes in graduate admissions requirements. Reviews assigned new program proposal drafts and provides feedback. Reviews assigned university webpages for accuracy, grammar, punctuation, formatting, and verification of attachments/hyperlinks. Recommend revisions prior to approval for publication. Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received	General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given	Direct supervision of assigned staff.
Required Education	Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Preferred Education	Master’s degree from an accredited university.
Licenses/Certifications	Not Applicable
Required Experience	Four (4) years of higher education experience, including experience with faculty credential review, accreditation, managing complex processes or projects, data analysis and/or drafting/reviewing reports to meet external agency requirements.
Preferred Experience	Experience in accreditation report development, including faculty credentials documentation. Knowledge of and direct experience with SACSCOC accreditation requirements. Direct experience with accreditation and compliance in a higher education environment.
Equipment	Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions	Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment: some travel and weekend work may be required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Other	Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Ability to work collaboratively across the organizational structure to address accreditation requirements. Advanced problem-solving and data analysis skills. Independent judgement and decision-making skills. Ability to manage complex projects and attention to detail. Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
Physical Capabilities	N/A
Employment Category	Full-Time
Minimum Salary	Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary	Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date	09/22/2026
Grant Funded Position	No
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Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement	It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants	Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: Date of Birth Social Security Number Gender Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or [email protected].
Additional Information	UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need. All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of Human Resources.
Quick Link	https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/52616

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Are you a current UTRGV employee?
- Yes
- No
* Please select your highest level of completed education.
- 6th grade education
- 10th grade education
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
- Masters Degree from an accredited university
- Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
- None of the above
* Please provide the field of study for your education:
(Open Ended Question)
* Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years
- Over 10 years
* Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
- Yes
- No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts
Reference Letter 1
Reference Letter 2
Reference Letter 3
Certifications and Licenses
Training Certificates
Other Document
List of 3 References
Unofficial Transcripts 2
Unofficial Transcripts 3
Letter of Interest
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Additional Document

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