Director of Quality, Accreditation and Compliance
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Advertised Salary Range
Part/Full Time: Full Time
About UofSC
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Inclusive Excellence Statement
Advertised Job Summary
The USC Neurological Hospital is seeking to hire a Director of Quality, Accreditation and Compliance to join our team.
The Director of Quality, Accreditation and Compliance provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the hospital’s quality management, patient safety, regulatory compliance and accreditation programs. This role is accountable for ensuring safe, effective, and patient-centered care through continuous performance improvement, regulatory readiness, and accreditation compliance. The Director leads organization-wide initiatives that strengthen regulatory compliance, reduce organizational exposure, and enhance operational reliability while promoting a culture of excellence, transparency, and Just Culture.
Working collaboratively with clinical and administrative leaders, this position drives the development, implementation, and monitoring of quality systems, policies, and performance measures to ensure alignment with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and national best practices.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)
- Clinical Degree strongly preferred or master’s degree in healthcare administration, Nursing, or a related field
- Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive leadership experience in acute care quality management, quality assurance, risk management, or regulatory compliance.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt and/or Project Management Professional (PMP ) certification.
- Demonstrated experience leading large-scale performance improvement initiatives within complex healthcare organizations.
- Extensive knowledge of hospital clinical operations, patient safety principles, infection prevention, risk management, and regulatory requirements.
- Proven ability to build strong internal and external relationships and work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute short- and long-term quality and safety improvement plans.
- Demonstrated success leading organizational change through influence rather than authority.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, improvement methodologies, payer programs, and emerging healthcare trends.
- Ability to lead through uncertainty, establish Just Culture principles, and create psychological safety.
- Expertise in performance improvement methodologies and tools, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while coaching others.
- Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and database systems.
Special Instructions to Applicant
Qualifications
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by June 1, 2026. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition
- Dependent Scholarships
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/7146472
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.
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