Assistant Director, Center for Archaeological Research

The University of Texas at San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at San Antonio is seeking an Assistant Director for the Center for Archaeological Research to oversee contract archaeology and curation, and to serve as Principal Investigator on Center projects.

The role supports the Director, administers project management and budgets, reviews timesheets, and handles invoicing and reporting; on-campus and field work are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years of related work experience.
• Ability to meet UTSA security/infrastructure requirements per EO-GA-48.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director with project management and budgets.
• Prepare research designs, scopes of work, and budgets for project proposals.
• Review Center timesheets and redistribute charged time to CAR projects.
• Track account activities and prepare invoices for CAR clients.
• Review reports and ensure quality, research integrity, and compliance.
• Serve as Principal Investigator on archaeological projects and permits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

GIS

Excel

Word

Education

Bachelor's degree

M.A. in Anthropology

Tools

GIS software

MS Office

Job description

Position Information

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 also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online , on UT San Antonio Today or on X , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube or LinkedIn .

Salary Range

Up to $64,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type

Full Time

Posting Close Date

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 10/19/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials

• Resume and Cover Letter are required.

Job Details

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of the Center for Archaeological Research will support the Director in overseeing CAR’s function as a contract archaeology provider and curation facility. The Assistant Director will also serve as a Principal Investigator on Center projects.

Core Responsibilities

• Assists the Director with administrative tasks as assigned and serves as backup as needed during Director absences.
• Assists the Director with project management, including the preparation of research designs, scopes of work, and budgets for project proposals.
• Reviews Center timesheets and redistributes charged time to appropriate CAR projects.
• Tracks account activities and prepares invoices for selected CAR clients.
• Reviews reports and associated supporting material to assure quality, research integrity, and legal sufficiency.
• Serves as the Principal Investigator on archaeological projects, including the acquisition of a Texas Antiquities Permit, supervision of fieldwork, completion of analysis, preparation of reports, and permit closure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Three (3) years of related work experience.
• This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

Preferred Qualifications

• M.A. in Anthropology.
• 5-10 years of progressive experience in Cultural Resource Management.
• Ability to acquire a Texas Antiquities Permit from the Texas Historical Commission.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to manage archaeological projects
• Understanding of Cultural Resource Management laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Communication
• Management
• Collaboration
• Organizational
• Excel, Word, and GIS

Working Conditions

• Office Environment and In Field Work. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events. Workdays, areas, and work hours may vary based on the needs of the department. Working in weather extremes.

Physical Demands

• Medium work: Working in weather extremes, walking, carrying equipment, and participating in excavation.

This position will work primarily on campus and on-site field work. Travel and parking expenses are the employee’s responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver’s license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Aff