Program Evaluation, CQI and Accreditation Director

System One; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

System One is seeking a Program Evaluation, CQI and Accreditation Director in Pittsburgh, PA. This role combines leadership of medical education program evaluation with LCME accreditation oversight in a hybrid work arrangement, balancing onsite and remote responsibilities.

You will direct evaluation efforts, develop CQI initiatives, manage budgets, and support faculty through regulatory compliance. A senior candidate with 7+ years in CQI and accreditation is expected.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Directs medical education program evaluation efforts and operations; designs and implements metrics and analyses.
• Oversee LCME accreditation processes including self-studies, data collection, site visit prep, and compliance monitoring.
• Design and implement CQI initiatives beyond compliance to support institutional goals.
• Ensure DCI, ISA, and committee reports are accurate and timely.
• Lead strategic and operational planning, implementing and monitoring initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Accreditation Knowledge

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.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality.

• System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but 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.