NEW PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND ACCREDITATION SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR

NEW PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND ACCREDITATION SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR

Posting Number:

SRGV8947

Number of Vacancies:

1

Location:

Edinburg, Texas Department:

Institutional Accreditation FLSA:

Exempt Scope of Job:

Manage and administer assigned academic and health affairs/professional accreditation activities and processes to ensure ongoing compliance. Work collaboratively with academic and health affairs academic and administrative personnel to prepare reports documenting compliance with accreditation standards.

Description of Duties:

Manages and administers complex projects related to specialized academic and health-related program accreditation and program development, ensuring ongoing compliance. Oversees the development, production, and review of report materials related to institutional accreditation compliance efforts. Coordinates the reporting process for assigned reports. Leads academic and health affairs faculty and staff through the new program proposal development process. Reviews and recommends revisions to university and college/school/program policies and procedures related to academic and health-related/professional accreditation and new program development. Assists with institutional accreditation processes, including preparing/contributing to annual reports, compliance reports, substantive changes, and reaffirmation documents. Oversees assigned university-wide projects related to institutional and programmatic accreditation. Works collaboratively with academic and health affairs academic and administrative personnel to prepare reports documenting compliance with accreditation standards. Prepares and finalizes academic and health-related new program and new teaching site substantive change prospectuses for submission to SACSCOC. Monitors changes to UT System, THECB, federal, and accreditation rules, regulations, and requirements for impact on UTRGV. Develops training materials and provides training regarding specific aspects of SACSCOC compliance. Provides training related to SACSCOC requirements and narrative development. Provides training and consultation to UTRGV academic/health and administrative personnel regarding accreditation and new program development processes and activities. Develops training materials and provides training regarding specific aspects of specialized academic/health-related accreditation compliance. Provides training related to accreditor requirements and narrative development. Collaborates effectively and provides technical and professional guidance, consultation, and support to accrediting body review committees, UTRGV faculty, staff, school/college administrators, and other related personnel regarding accreditation, data collection, and other related activities. Analyzes accreditation implications for new academic and health-related/professional programs. Drafts academic and health-related substantive change prospectuses for review and submission to SACSCOC. Assists academic and health-related accredited programs with preparation and submission of substantive change documents to specialized accrediting bodies. Utilizes primary and secondary market research to identify potential program demand and assesses needs and existing competition for potential new programs. Leads academic and health affairs faculty and staff in preparing new program proposals for internal and external review and approval. Explains, interprets, and facilitates the approval of new program ideas and requests. Reviews and edits draft responses to THECB desk reviews of proposed new doctoral and professional programs. Participates in program implementation meetings and collaborates with offices across the university to implement new programs. Prepares program review reports of accredited programs for submission to THECB. Reviews and provides feedback on assigned new and/or revised UTRGV webpages to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with internal and external requirements. Develops, manages, and executes research activities related to accreditation activities, academic initiatives, and other academic-related areas. Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given:

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education:

Master's degree from an accredited university.

Preferred Education:

Doctoral degree.

Licenses/Certifications:

Not Applicable Required Experience:

Five (5) years of higher education experience, including experience with institutional and specialized accreditation, managing complex processes or projects, research, and data analysis, and/or drafting and reviewing reports to meet external agency requirements. Direct experience in development and implementation of new academic programs.

Preferred Experience:

Knowledge of and experience with SACSCOC and professional program accreditation requirements.

Equipment:

Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions:

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. Some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other:

Exceptional planning and organizational skills, including setting and accomplishing goals. Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively across the organizational structure to address accreditation requirements. Ability to manage complex projects with attention to detail. Independent judgment and decision-making skills. Advanced problem-solving and data analysis skills. Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Must have ability to work under pressure, solve problems, and negotiate.

Physical Capabilities:

N/A Employment Category:

Full-Time Minimum Salary:

Commensurate with

Experience Posted Salary:

Commensurate with

Experience Position Available Date:

05/04/2026

Grant Funded Position:

No If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date:

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 careers@utrgv.edu.

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 HR & Talent Development . To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/51071 jeid-d9220998008ccf4080ec6fd1823bccac