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Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Functional Title: LTCR Assistant Regional Director-Facilities
Job Title: Manager V
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Rgn 06-Regulatory Services
Posting Number: 16658
Closing Date: 05/20/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Management
Salary Range: $6,377.50- $10,785.83
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-26
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework: Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 35%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City: HOUSTON
Job Location Address: 5425 POLK ST
Other Locations: Houston
MOS Codes: 0203,0207,0302,0520,0602,0802,1802,5502,6302,6502,7202,7208,7210,7220,111X,112X,113X,114X,16GX,41AX 611X,612X,631X,632X,641X,648X,86M0,86P0,8U000,9G100,SEI15
Brief Job Description:
If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!
Assistant Regional Director - Facilities – Starting Market Rate Salary $111,208.61
Performs complex managerial work, provides direct support to the Regional Director and manages services related to planning, executing and coordinating regulation and licensing activities of nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, day activities and health services facilities, life safety code, and prescribed pediatric extended care centers.
The state of Texas offers many benefits to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity as well as 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
Essential Job Functions (EJFs):
Under the direction of the Regional Director, the Assistant Regional Director develops and implements techniques for evaluation of business functions and unit activities.
- Plans, develops, participates in, evaluates, manages, and monitors the performance of regulatory functions.
- Develops and monitors performance standards for assigned area.
- Manages and supervises day-to-day activities of unit staff including monitoring output. Ensures unit staff comply with policies and procedures. Provides direct oversight of scheduling created by program managers.
- Manages the implementation of changes resulting from legislation, policies and procedures, special projects, and rule changes.
- Reviews and approves recommended facility actions affecting licensure and certification and performs reviews of licensing/certification recommendations.
- Reviews/approves quality assurance committee decisions.
- Communicates on a complex level with others (internally or externally) to provide, exchange, or verify information, answers inquiries, addresses issues, or resolves problems or complaints.
- Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
- In the event of emergency licensure or contract action, be available to assist with non-skilled care and oversight to residents in a facility. If the employee is a current registered or licensed nurse, there is a potential for skilled care.
- Be available for on-call duties for emergencies such as weather events or high-priority situations in facilities or at providers.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
- Knowledge of state and federal regulatory standards and procedures, survey techniques and principles for programs regulated by Regulatory Services.
- Ability to work cooperatively as a member of the statewide Survey Operations Management Team to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate a complex and diverse regulatory services program throughout the state.
- Ability to recruit and retain qualified staff at all levels to carry out the required regulatory functions in the regional office(s).
- Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with managers, team members, external stakeholders, and others.
- Ability to analyze complex sets of data and information and make appropriate decisions regarding compliance of a provider with prescribed licensure and certification requirements.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to manage large volumes of activities on a daily basis.
- Ability to complete multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
- Ability to take initiative as needs dictate to problem solve, complete tasks, and assist team members.
- Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Skill in operating personal computers and software.
Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:
Must have Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) Certification or obtain within 12 months of hire.
Initial Screening Criteria:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public administration, health care administration, hospital administration, business administration, education, psychology, social work, sociology, nursing, medicine, or a discipline related to developmental disabilities or gerontology. Experience in a Texas state agency long term-care regulatory program may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education, with a maximum substitution of four years.
A minimum of 4 years’ experience with HHSC Regulatory Services. If the applicant is substituting four years of experience for the required education, an additional four years’ experience in a regulatory program is not required.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in managing a team of professional staff.
Additional Information:
Flexibility in work hours is required for this position. Must be willing to work hours other than 8-5 M-F. Must be able to travel as needed to full Regional service area as needed for job responsibilities.
All applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check.
If you are offered and accept the position, you will not be permitted to continue employment at any HHSC regulated facilities or providers. You will be required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest, secondary employment, volunteer activities, and friends/family who own, operate, or work at regulated providers.
If you are an active or former licensed nursing facility administrator, certified nurse aide, or medication aide, hiring will be pending until professional licensing and Employee Misconduct Registry checks are completed.
Review our Tips for Success when applying for jobs at DFPS, DSHS and HHSC.
Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:
Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.
ADA Accommodations:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.
Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:
Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form
Telework Disclaimer:
This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.
INTRODUCTION
Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Functional Title: LTCR Assistant Regional Director-Facilities
Job Title: Manager V
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Rgn 06-Regulatory Services
Posting Number: 16658
Closing Date: 05/20/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Management
Salary Range: $6,377.50- $10,785.83
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-26
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework: Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 35%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City: HOUSTON
Job Location Address: 5425 POLK ST
Other Locations: Houston
MOS Codes: 0203,0207,0302,0520,0602,0802,1802,5502,6302,6502,7202,7208,7210,7220,111X,112X,113X,114X,16GX,41AX 611X,612X,631X,632X,641X,648X,86M0,86P0,8U000,9G100,SEI15
Brief Job Description:
If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!
Assistant Regional Director - Facilities – Starting Market Rate Salary $111,208.61
Performs complex managerial work, provides direct support to the Regional Director and manages services related to planning, executing and coordinating regulation and licensing activities of nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, day activities and health services facilities, life safety code, and prescribed pediatric extended care centers.
The state of Texas offers many benefits to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity as well as 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
Essential Job Functions (EJFs):
Under the direction of the Regional Director, the Assistant Regional Director develops and implements techniques for evaluation of business functions and unit activities.
- Plans, develops, participates in, evaluates, manages, and monitors the performance of regulatory functions.
- Develops and monitors performance standards for assigned area.
- Manages and supervises day-to-day activities of unit staff including monitoring output. Ensures unit staff comply with policies and procedures. Provides direct oversight of scheduling created by program managers.
- Manages the implementation of changes resulting from legislation, policies and procedures, special projects, and rule changes.
- Reviews and approves recommended facility actions affecting licensure and certification and performs reviews of licensing/certification recommendations.
- Reviews/approves quality assurance committee decisions.
- Communicates on a complex level with others (internally or externally) to provide, exchange, or verify information, answers inquiries, addresses issues, or resolves problems or complaints.
- Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
- In the event of emergency licensure or contract action, be available to assist with non-skilled care and oversight to residents in a facility. If the employee is a current registered or licensed nurse, there is a potential for skilled care.
- Be available for on-call duties for emergencies such as weather events or high-priority situations in facilities or at providers.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
- Knowledge of state and federal regulatory standards and procedures, survey techniques and principles for programs regulated by Regulatory Services.
- Ability to work cooperatively as a member of the statewide Survey Operations Management Team to plan, organize, implement, and evaluate a complex and diverse regulatory services program throughout the state.
- Ability to recruit and retain qualified staff at all levels to carry out the required regulatory functions in the regional office(s).
- Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with managers, team members, external stakeholders, and others.
- Ability to analyze complex sets of data and information and make appropriate decisions regarding compliance of a provider with prescribed licensure and certification requirements.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to manage large volumes of activities on a daily basis.
- Ability to complete multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
- Ability to take initiative as needs dictate to problem solve, complete tasks, and assist team members.
- Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Skill in operating personal computers and software.
Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:
Must have Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) Certification or obtain within 12 months of hire.
Initial Screening Criteria:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public administration, health care administration, hospital administration, business administration, education, psychology, social work, sociology, nursing, medicine, or a discipline related to developmental disabilities or gerontology. Experience in a Texas state agency long term-care regulatory program may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education, with a maximum substitution of four years.
A minimum of 4 years’ experience with HHSC Regulatory Services. If the applicant is substituting four years of experience for the required education, an additional four years’ experience in a regulatory program is not required.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in managing a team of professional staff.
Additional Information:
Flexibility in work hours is required for this position. Must be willing to work hours other than 8-5 M-F. Must be able to travel as needed to full Regional service area as needed for job responsibilities.
All applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check.
If you are offered and accept the position, you will not be permitted to continue employment at any HHSC regulated facilities or providers. You will be required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest, secondary employment, volunteer activities, and friends/family who own, operate, or work at regulated providers.
If you are an active or former licensed nursing facility administrator, certified nurse aide, or medication aide, hiring will be pending until professional licensing and Employee Misconduct Registry checks are completed.
Review our Tips for Success when applying for jobs at DFPS, DSHS and HHSC.
Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:
Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.
ADA Accommodations:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.
Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:
Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form
Telework Disclaimer:
This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Regional Director
Target employers with multi-state or multi-unit operations
Companies managing multiple locations or regions are far more likely to have structured HR processes and prior H-1B visa sponsorship history. Smaller single-location employers rarely have the infrastructure to support OPT-to-H-1B transitions smoothly.
Emphasize cross-functional leadership in your application
Regional Director roles require coordinating across sales, operations, and finance. Framing your degree and experience around enterprise-wide impact strengthens the specialty occupation argument your employer will need to make when sponsoring your visa.
Confirm your degree aligns with the role before applying
OPT work authorization requires your job to be directly related to your field of study. A Regional Director role supported by a business, management, or operations degree is a strong match. A degree in an unrelated discipline may create complications.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship early in the process
Raise the sponsorship question before or during the offer stage, not after you've accepted. Employers who have sponsored before will answer confidently. Vague or deflective answers are a signal worth taking seriously before you commit.
Use your OPT period to build a visible performance record
Regional Directors are evaluated on measurable outcomes: revenue growth, team retention, and operational efficiency. Documented results during your OPT window give your employer a concrete business case for investing in your H-1B sponsorship.
Understand your OPT end date and plan the H-1B timeline backward
H-1B cap petitions are filed in April for an October 1 start. Work backward from your OPT expiration to determine whether you need STEM OPT extension to bridge the gap. Missing this window means starting the visa process from scratch.
Regional Director OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Regional Director on OPT?
Yes, as long as the role is directly related to your field of study. Regional Director positions in business, operations, or management align well with degrees in business administration, management, or related fields. Your employer does not need to file any petition for you to start work on OPT, but you must have a valid EAD and a qualifying job offer.
Do Regional Director employers typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Mid-to-large employers in industries like healthcare, retail, logistics, and technology are experienced with H-1B sponsorship and regularly hire international workers into senior management roles. Smaller regional operators are less consistent. Checking a company's H-1B filing history through public Department of Labor disclosure data before applying gives you a realistic read on their sponsorship track record.
Does a Regional Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined. If the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business administration, finance, or operations management, it generally qualifies. Generalist management roles where any degree will do are more likely to face scrutiny. The job description and how your employer frames the role in the LCA filing both matter significantly.
Where can I find Regional Director jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point. The platform is built specifically for international students and filters jobs by OPT and visa sponsorship compatibility, so you are not sifting through listings from employers who have no pathway for international workers. Regional Director roles listed there are sourced with sponsorship context in mind.
What happens if my OPT expires before the H-1B lottery result is announced?
If you hold a STEM degree, you can apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, which gives you continued work authorization through at least one full H-1B cap cycle. If you are not STEM-eligible, timing is critical. Your employer would need to file your H-1B registration in March and your status must bridge to October 1 without a gap. An immigration attorney can help map the exact dates for your situation.