Director of Quality, Accreditation and Compliance

State of South Carolina

Columbia, SC

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SKILLS

Accreditation Standards, Acute Care, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Coaching, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Database Technology, Google Chrome Browser, Health Insurance, Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Hospital, Infection Control, Leadership, Life Insurance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Neurology, Nursing Administration, Operational Strategy, Patient Safety, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Programming Methodologies, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Psychology, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality Monitoring, Quality of Care, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management, Safety/Work Safety, Scholarship, Six Sigma Black Belt, Six Sigma Green Belt, Trend Analysis, Tuition Fees, Web Browsers

LOCATION

Columbia, SC

POSTED

4 days ago

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 7146472
Agency: University of South Carolina
Opening Date: 05/14/2026
Closing Date: 6/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: UP03
Position Number:: 7146472
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: Unclassified
Opening Date: 05/14/2026
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Your application must be submitted online at Google Chrome must be used as the preferred internet browser to enter the applicant portal. QuickLink (Place in Browser):
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities
Director of Quality, Accreditation and Compliance

Department: NCCH Neurological Hospital SCHHS

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.

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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.

Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)

Preferred Qualifications
• 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.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• 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.

Job Close Date

06/01/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

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

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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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Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Director of Quality, Accreditation and Compliance

State of South Carolina

Columbia, SC

About the Company

State of South Carolina

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