FACULTY CREDENTIALING AND ACCREDITATION MANAGER (UTRGV Employees Only)

Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV9160

Working TitleFACULTY CREDENTIALING AND ACCREDITATION MANAGER (UTRGV Employees Only)

Number of Vacancies1

LocationEdinburg, Texas

DepartmentInstitutional Accreditation

FTE1.0

FLSAExempt

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 CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date09/22/2026

Grant Funded PositionNo

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date

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 Linkhttps://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