FACULTY CREDENTIALING AND ACCREDITATION MANAGER

The-University-of-Texas-Rio-Grande-Valle; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is seeking a Faculty Credentialing and Accreditation Manager in Edinburg, TX. The role oversees the faculty credentialing process, coordinates with departments and the Provost, and ensures documentation for SACSCOC and UT System submissions.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) and at least four years in higher education with credential review or accreditation experience. Travel and complex project management may be involved.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of higher education experience, including credential review and accreditation.
• Experience with complex processes or projects and data analysis.
• Ability to draft/review reports for external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Manages the faculty credentialing process and documents qualifications for classes taught.
• Manages database module handling degrees and SACSCOC credentials.
• Coordinates with Provost’s office to obtain missing transcripts for the credentials database.
• Advises colleges/departments on credentialing standards and documentation.
• Reviews and approves submissions for new faculty hires via online forms.
• Develops course-by-course rosters for program review and accreditation reports.
• Serves as subject matter expert for degree information and credentials.
• Provides training on credentialing processes to deans and academic admins.
• Prepares credentials reports for external agencies and accrediting bodies.

Skills

Planning & organization

Data analysis

Oral & written communication

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Master’s degree from an accredited university

Job description

Office Location

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

Contact Information

Edinburg: [phone]
Brownsville: [phone]
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

College of Engineering & Computer Science: [e-mail]

Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: [e-mail]

FACULTY CREDENTIALING AND ACCREDITATION MANAGER

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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 [phone] and/or [e-mail].

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number SRGV9160

Working Title

Working Title FACULTY CREDENTIALING AND ACCREDITATION MANAGER

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Location

Location Edinburg, Texas

Department

Department Institutional Accreditation

FTE

FTE 1.0

FLSA

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

Employment Category Full-Time

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary

Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date

Position Available Date 09/22/2026

Grant Funded Position

Grant Funded Position No

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 [phone] and/or [e-mail].

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.