Chief Accreditation & Educational Quality Officer

University of California, Davis; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Davis seeks an Executive Director of Accreditation and Evaluation to provide strategic leadership and operational management for accreditation, educational effectiveness, assessment, and continuous quality improvement in the School of Nursing.

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs, the role ensures compliance with accrediting bodies and regulatory requirements while advancing a culture of continuous improvement and academic excellence across

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education administration and accreditation.
• Experience supervising professional staff and managing complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for accreditation and regulatory compliance across all programs.
• Direct accreditation planning, reporting, and substantive change submissions.
• Oversee educational effectiveness, assessment, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with accrediting and regulatory agencies and ensure ongoing compliance.

Skills

Mastery in accreditation

Leadership in higher education

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Education

Master's degree in nursing, education, or related field

Job description

University of California, Davis seeks an Executive Director of Accreditation and Evaluation to provide strategic leadership and operational management for accreditation, educational effectiveness, assessment, and continuous quality improvement in the School of Nursing.

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs, the role ensures compliance with accrediting bodies and regulatory requirements while advancing a culture of continuous improvement and academic excellence across