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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
Under the supervision of the Director of Field for Day Care Regional Operations, within the Child Care Regulation Department (CCR) of the Regulatory Services Division (RSD) of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), the Daycare District Director is responsible for providing advanced senior level leadership oversight and strategic direction to the district. This includes providing leadership oversight to the Program Administrator and directing the daily operations of the Day Care Regulation program for the assigned district. The District Director is accountable to the Director of Field, Deputy Associate Commissioner, and Associate Commissioner, and is responsible for overseeing all regulatory activities for the district. This position must ensure regulatory activities comply with law, rule, policy, and best practice HHSC, RSD, and CCR standards. This position must ensure the district fulfills the CCR mission and successfully achieves performance expectations. This position must lead with an innovative mindset and must demonstrate skill in continuous process improvement activities. This position identifies the need for regulatory change while developing and implementing techniques for successful change management solutions. This position is responsible for developing leadership in staff and is responsible for supporting district staff as they fulfill their regulatory duties. The position is also responsible for identifying inefficiencies and removing any barriers or challenges experienced by district staff. The position must fulfill CCR senior leaderships’ vision and ensure regulatory duties are completed in an accountable, consistent, efficient, and quality manner. The position must possess strong interpersonal skills and is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including, but not limited to: RSD programs, other state agencies, and child care providers. The position may also represent CCR at business meetings, hearings, trials, legislative sessions, conferences, committees, panels, and seminars. The District Director position works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Job Functions:
- Oversee daily regulatory processes and ensure district employees are fulfilling performance expectations.
- Oversee the leadership development of the Program Administrator, Supervisor, and field level staff within the district.
- Accountable for district staff’s regulatory decisions.
- Responsible for ensuring district employees complete licensing, monitoring, and investigation activities in accordance with the statute, rule, and policies.
- Responsible for ensuring district budget decisions are managed accurately.
- Responsible for ensuring district staff fulfill the necessary actions required to refer operations to RSD Enforcement as needed.
- Responsible for ensuring a regulatory partnership with external stakeholders to increase provider understanding of their role of protecting the health, safety, and well-being of children receiving daycare services.
- Responsible for maintaining ongoing continuing education including current knowledge of regulatory statutes, rules, and policies. Develops their direct reports and seeks out additional training to develop the district team.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a field relevant to the position. Experience may be substituted for education, on a year for year basis.
Three years full-time consultative, supervisory, managerial, professional, or technical work which must include: analysis of work problems having an administrative aspect and interpretation of complex material; or planning, organizing, and coordinating requirements for support services or program operations where a wide range of demands are involved, or interpretation of complex written material.
Experience in Child Care Regulation supervising the direct delivery of regulatory services preferred.
Experience with public speaking, collaborating with community stakeholders and providers related to child care preferred.
Knowledge of Regulatory Services Division laws, rules, policies, and procedures preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of staff development and mentoring.
- Knowledge of regulatory rules, statute, policies, processes, and RSD performance measures.
- Skilled in analyzing data and strategic planning to manage district performance improvement.
- Skilled in process improvement theory.
- Ability to identify problems, develop and implement solutions.
- Ability to direct and supervise work of others.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate independent judgment.
- Ability to apply emotional intelligence to all decision making and work scenarios.
- Knowledge of personnel management and knowledge of employment practices.
- Skilled in excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Possess leadership and management experience.
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.
LOCATION
Location:
SAN ANTONIO, TX
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $9,348.56 - $10,785.83
- Pay Frequency: Monthly
- Salary Group: TEXAS-B-26
- Shift: Day
- Telework: Eligible for Telework
- Travel: Up to 25%
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Full Time/Part Time: Full time
- FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Nearest Major Market: San Antonio
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
Under the supervision of the Director of Field for Day Care Regional Operations, within the Child Care Regulation Department (CCR) of the Regulatory Services Division (RSD) of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), the Daycare District Director is responsible for providing advanced senior level leadership oversight and strategic direction to the district. This includes providing leadership oversight to the Program Administrator and directing the daily operations of the Day Care Regulation program for the assigned district. The District Director is accountable to the Director of Field, Deputy Associate Commissioner, and Associate Commissioner, and is responsible for overseeing all regulatory activities for the district. This position must ensure regulatory activities comply with law, rule, policy, and best practice HHSC, RSD, and CCR standards. This position must ensure the district fulfills the CCR mission and successfully achieves performance expectations. This position must lead with an innovative mindset and must demonstrate skill in continuous process improvement activities. This position identifies the need for regulatory change while developing and implementing techniques for successful change management solutions. This position is responsible for developing leadership in staff and is responsible for supporting district staff as they fulfill their regulatory duties. The position is also responsible for identifying inefficiencies and removing any barriers or challenges experienced by district staff. The position must fulfill CCR senior leaderships’ vision and ensure regulatory duties are completed in an accountable, consistent, efficient, and quality manner. The position must possess strong interpersonal skills and is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including, but not limited to: RSD programs, other state agencies, and child care providers. The position may also represent CCR at business meetings, hearings, trials, legislative sessions, conferences, committees, panels, and seminars. The District Director position works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Job Functions:
- Oversee daily regulatory processes and ensure district employees are fulfilling performance expectations.
- Oversee the leadership development of the Program Administrator, Supervisor, and field level staff within the district.
- Accountable for district staff’s regulatory decisions.
- Responsible for ensuring district employees complete licensing, monitoring, and investigation activities in accordance with the statute, rule, and policies.
- Responsible for ensuring district budget decisions are managed accurately.
- Responsible for ensuring district staff fulfill the necessary actions required to refer operations to RSD Enforcement as needed.
- Responsible for ensuring a regulatory partnership with external stakeholders to increase provider understanding of their role of protecting the health, safety, and well-being of children receiving daycare services.
- Responsible for maintaining ongoing continuing education including current knowledge of regulatory statutes, rules, and policies. Develops their direct reports and seeks out additional training to develop the district team.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a field relevant to the position. Experience may be substituted for education, on a year for year basis.
Three years full-time consultative, supervisory, managerial, professional, or technical work which must include: analysis of work problems having an administrative aspect and interpretation of complex material; or planning, organizing, and coordinating requirements for support services or program operations where a wide range of demands are involved, or interpretation of complex written material.
Experience in Child Care Regulation supervising the direct delivery of regulatory services preferred.
Experience with public speaking, collaborating with community stakeholders and providers related to child care preferred.
Knowledge of Regulatory Services Division laws, rules, policies, and procedures preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of staff development and mentoring.
- Knowledge of regulatory rules, statute, policies, processes, and RSD performance measures.
- Skilled in analyzing data and strategic planning to manage district performance improvement.
- Skilled in process improvement theory.
- Ability to identify problems, develop and implement solutions.
- Ability to direct and supervise work of others.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate independent judgment.
- Ability to apply emotional intelligence to all decision making and work scenarios.
- Knowledge of personnel management and knowledge of employment practices.
- Skilled in excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Possess leadership and management experience.
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.
LOCATION
Location:
SAN ANTONIO, TX
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $9,348.56 - $10,785.83
- Pay Frequency: Monthly
- Salary Group: TEXAS-B-26
- Shift: Day
- Telework: Eligible for Telework
- Travel: Up to 25%
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Full Time/Part Time: Full time
- FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Nearest Major Market: San Antonio
How to Get Visa 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 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.
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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.
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