Program Evaluation, CQI and Accreditation Director

Joulé; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

System One seeks a Program Evaluation, CQI and Accreditation Director in Pittsburgh, PA. The role hybrid onsite and remote, directing medical education program evaluation operations and coordinating accreditation and CQI efforts.

You will lead strategic planning, ensure regulatory compliance, develop annual budgets, and support faculty in evaluation activities. Education research contributions and cross-team collaboration are key.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 7 years in CQI and accreditation.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects across teams.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and regulatory compliance in higher education.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Directs program evaluation efforts and designs metrics to evaluate programs.
• Oversee LCME accreditation including self-studies, data collection, site visit preparation, and ongoing compliance monitoring.
• Design CQI initiatives aligned with institutional mission and long-term goals.
• Ensure DCI, ISA, and committee reports are accurate, timely, and complete.
• Leads strategic and operational planning efforts; creates, implements, and monitors initiatives.
• Educates and supports faculty and staff in administering evaluations and analyses.
• Contributes to educational research projects.
• Develops and monitors annual budgets; oversees financial reporting and audits.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Project management tools

Job description

Job Title: Program Evaluation, CQI and Accreditation Director. Location: Pittsburgh, PA. Type: Direct Hire. Work Model: Hybrid - onsite and remote.

Overview. Leads team and directs medical education program evaluation operations. Designs and implements program evaluation measures and executes ongoing continuous quality improvement and accreditation efforts. Leads strategic planning efforts and ensures compliance with regulations. Supports personnel in the execution of program evaluation efforts, communicates recommendations and improvements, and contributes to educational research projects. Develops annual budgets and performs related financial duties.

Responsibilities

• Directs medical education program evaluation efforts, initiatives, and operations; assesses, designs, and implements metrics and analyses to evaluate programs.
• Oversee all aspects of LCME accreditation, including self-studies, data collection, site visit preparation, and ongoing compliance monitoring.
• Design and implement CQI initiatives that extend beyond compliance, supporting institutional mission and long-term goals.
• Ensure the Data Collection Instrument (DCI), Independent Student Analysis (ISA), and committee reports are accurate, timely, and complete.
• Creates, executes, and monitors ongoing continuous quality improvement and accreditation efforts; ensures compliance with regulations and alignment with strategic initiatives.
• Leads strategic and operational planning efforts; creates, implements, and monitors initiatives.
• Analyzes, documents, and communicates recommendations and improvements to internal constituent groups.
• Contributes to educational research projects.
• Develops and monitors annual budgets. Oversees financial reporting, audits, and other related activities.
• Educates and supports faculty and staff in administering evaluations and conducting analyses.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in CQI,accreditation
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work collaboratively across teams.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and regulatory compliance in higher education.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and relevant project management tools.

We offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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