Licensing Quality Compliance Specialist - 140695

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Licensing Quality Compliance Specialist to support regulatory compliance across its healthcare facilities and projects. This role focuses on new construction, renovation, expansion, and space activation, acting as a regulatory resource from planning through licensure and occupancy.

The position collaborates with Planning, Design & Construction, Facilities Management, and Clinical Operations to ensure compliance with CDPH licensing (Title 22), California Building

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in clinical or other health discipline or comparable education/experience.
• Five (5+) years of healthcare regulatory compliance experience.
• Strong knowledge of California Building Code (Title 24), CDPH Licensing (Title 22), Health and Safety Code, CMS Conditions of Participation, and TJC standards.
• Advanced organizational and project management skills with ability to lead and deliver projects on schedule.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for complex regulatory information and reports.

Responsibilities

• Support regulatory compliance across UC San Diego Health facilities and projects.
• Participate in design reviews and evaluate construction documentation for licensing readiness.
• Coordinate licensing readiness activities and regulatory submissions.
• Support surveys and identify compliance risks to ensure timely licensure and occupancy.
• Develop education resources to promote licensing readiness and monitor regulatory changes.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in health discipline

Job description

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego Health (UCSDH) is Joint Commission Accredited with Disease‑Specific Certification in CKD, VAD, and Comprehensive Stroke. UCSDH has been recognized as being among the top 10 in quality and safety among academic medical centers, an "A" rated performer with Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, among other national recognitions.

The Licensing Quality Compliance Specialist plays a key role in supporting healthcare facility licensing, regulatory compliance, and project readiness across UC San Diego Health's multiple locations. This position primarily supports new construction, renovation, expansion, and space activation projects, serving as a regulatory resource from project planning and design through licensure and occupancy.

Working collaboratively with Planning, Design & Construction, Facilities Management, Clinical Operations, and project stakeholders, the specialist provides regulatory guidance to help ensure healthcare facilities comply with applicable CDPH licensing requirements (Title 22), California Building Code (Title 24), CMS Conditions of Participation, and The Joint Commission standards. Responsibilities include participating in design reviews, evaluating construction and project documentation, coordinating licensing readiness activities, supporting regulatory submissions and surveys, identifying compliance risks, and facilitating timely licensure and occupancy of healthcare spaces.

The specialist also develops education and resources to promote licensing readiness, monitors changes in healthcare licensing regulations and building codes, and provides consultation to support compliant project planning, successful regulatory approvals, and the safe activation of new or renovated healthcare environments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in clinical or other health discipline. Or a combination of comparable clinical education and/or experience.

• Five (5+) or more years of relevant experience in healthcare regulatory compliance. Preferred experience with CDPH Licensing & Certification.

• Advanced knowledge of Regulatory compliance methods and tools. Knowledge of the California Building Code (Title 24), CDPH Licensing (Title 22), Health and Safety Code, CMS Conditions of Participation, and TJC physical environment standards is highly preferred.

• Strong knowledge and understanding of compliance and regulatory standards across the healthcare industry or in-depth knowledge within a specialty area.

• Advanced organizational and project management skills, with the ability to lead a team, prioritize tasks, and see projects through from inception to completion on schedule.

• Advanced interpersonal skills for collaborating effectively with managers and staff at all levels and across the organization, and with representatives of external regulatory agencies. Skills in coaching and mentoring staff.

• Advanced skills in written and verbal communications, with the ability to convey highly‑complex technical information, education, and instructions in a clear and concise manner, and to produce high‑quality reports, documentation, presentations, and educational materials.

• In‑depth ability to collaborate effectively with senior staff and management across departments, providing advice and counsel on complex regulatory issues of functionality, efficiency, and program development.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.

• Experience in healthcare design, construction planning, and activation.

• Experience with CDPH Licensing & Certification.

• Knowledge of the California Building Code (Title 24), CDPH Licensing (Title 22); Health and Safety Code; CMS Conditions of Participation; TJC physical environment standards.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $123,000 - $237,800 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $58.91 - $113.89

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).