Director, Academic Programs and Compliance

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, You Tube or Linked In.

Salary Range: $72,900-$77,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Close Date:
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 03/31/2026. 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 is required

* Cover Letter is required

Job Details

Job Summary

The Director provides support for activities, information, and communications related to institutional accreditation and compliance efforts, academic program planning and approval, and strategic planning. This role supports the Assistant Vice Provost for Accreditation and Academic Programs. This position is responsible for supporting multiple facets of complex accreditation and academic program processes.

Core Responsibilities

* Assists with accreditation reports and academic and institutional substantive changes.

* Assists with logistics for accreditation site visits, as needed.

* Contributes to reports and updates for university leadership concerning accreditation, compliance efforts, and strategic planning.

* Provides user support and training for the University's accreditation software and the University's academic

* substantive change management and approval software.

* Helps to manage the Academic Programs inbox and responds to inquiries about new academic programs and academic program changes.

* Audits faculty qualification reports in the University's faculty activity system each term to ensure compliance with our external accreditor's policies and University policies. Documents faculty credentials by course. Follows up with academic departments to ensure transcripts and/or alternate qualifications are uploaded in the system. Keeps the training module for new department chairs/school directors and staff up to date.

* Helps to manage the Faculty Qualifications inbox and responds to inquiries about transcripts and alternate credentials/qualifications.

* Consults with Faculty Success on any reports or other items needed in faculty activity system related to faculty qualifications and accreditation.

* Manages relevant documentation and records from varied institutional sources.

* Assists with updates to web pages to ensure accurate and up to date content.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree in a related field.

* Five (5) years of related work experience.

* This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

* Master's Degree in a related field.

* Seven (7) years of related work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Excellent communication skills

* Maintain effective work relationships

* Multitasking

* User support and training

* Data management systems

* THECB standards

* UT System Regent Rules

* SACSCOC requirements and policies

* UTSA HOP policies

Working Conditions

* Office Environment. Occasionally requires evening and weekend hours. May require some after-hours work. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or annual conferences.

Physical Demands

* Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary, if walking and standing are required, only occasionally. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally.

This position will work primarily remotely in Texas and on campus as needed. 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,…