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XOCOM Director for Continuous Quality Improvement and Accreditation

Job Description / Duties

Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM) is accepting applications for the position of Director for Continuous Quality Improvement and Accreditation. The director, in close partnership with the XOCOM Associate Dean for Education and Academic Affairs (ADEAA), will be responsible for documenting continuous quality improvement initiatives, developing processes for monitoring compliance with accreditation standards, and overseeing the preparation and timely submission of requirements of the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). This key position will report directly to the XOCOM ADEAA.

Xavier University of Louisiana (Xavier) stands as a recognized leader in STEM and health science, producing more African American students who graduate from medical school each year than any other university in the country. Ochsner Health (Ochsner), Louisiana’s largest, academic health system with a long track record of excellence in medical education, is committed to exceptional, patient-centered care and Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans is the tertiary and quaternary care for Louisiana and the surrounding region. As the largest physician-led clinically integrated network in the Gulf South, the Ochsner Health Network operates 46 hospitals and treated more than 1.5 million patients in 2022.

Xavier and Ochsner have been working together since the early 1980s. Through their ongoing partnership, Ochsner Health and Xavier University of Louisiana have advanced healthcare equity through several programs, including a program for physician assistants that has already graduated 108 students. By creating this new medical school, XOCOM is taking a big step toward improving healthcare for all the communities they serve. Together, they will train doctors who care deeply about their patients and understand the importance of diversity and high-quality medicine. In addition, Ochsner has 33 wide-ranging, accredited residency and fellowship programs.

By creating this new medical school, XOCOM is taking a big step toward improving healthcare for all the communities they serve. Together, they will train doctors who care deeply about their patients and understand the importance of health outcomes for all and high-quality medicine.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years of experience in CQI and/or institutional or programmatic accreditation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree of Master’s or higher

Seven years of experience in CQI and LCME accreditation

· Knowledge of LCME and SACSCOC accreditation standards, assessment practices and methods in medical education.

· Demonstrated leadership success in academia and administration.

· Must be able to navigate and lead in the fast-paced environments of higher education and healthcare, ensuring flexibility, strategic foresight, and decisive action.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a wide range stakeholders.

· Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to cultivate relationships, think creatively and solve problems.

· Performs detailed work in a deadline-driven environment with a high degree of accuracy.

· Ability to manage and prioritize multiple complex tasks and responsibilities with minimal supervision and a high degree of quality.

· Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders (e.g., co-workers, students, community members) and with a commitment to the mission of XOCOM.

· Excellent team-building skills and the ability to work with all constituencies in a unique environment of medical education in the context of the XOCOM, Ochsner Health and Xavier University of Louisiana relationship.

· Maintained strong work ethic, an approachable leadership style, and a consistent focus on Office of Medical Education (OME)’s strategic goals.

· Demonstrated ability utilizing technology to facilitate and strengthen OME’s activities.

· Familiarity with issues related to healthcare, medical education, and HBCUs.

· Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

· Demonstrated commitment to inclusivity in all aspects of student life.

· Lead and manage all aspects of the medical school LCME (Liaison Committee on Medical Education) and HLC (Higher Learning Commission) accreditation processes including the preparation, submission, and management of accreditation documents.

· Serve as the primary institutional contact for all relevant accreditors and regulatory authorities.

· Lead and manage the self-study process by coordinating the collection of survey data and materials, synthesizing narrative responses, leading training sessions, and developing the survey visit schedule.

· Develop and implement a comprehensive Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program to ensure accreditation compliance and enhance the quality of educational programs.

· Work closely with faculty, staff, and administrative leaders to ensure that all relevant processes and outcomes meet LCME accreditation requirements.

· Compile, analyze, and synthesize data related to accreditation and quality improvement.

· Collaborate with faculty, staff, students, administrators, and external stakeholders to ensure a shared understanding of accreditation standards and CQI principles.

· Manage the institutional policy lifecycle process.

· Regularly communicate progress on accreditation and CQI initiatives to stakeholders, including preparing reports and presentations.

Additional Information

Required Documents:

Resume

Cover Letter

Attach online only your resume, cover letter and contact information for three references.

Desired Start Date: 10/01/2025

Contact Information

Links to apply:

https://jobs.xula.edu/postings/3636

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About Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM)

In February 2024, the Xavier University of Louisiana Board of Trustees and the Ochsner Health Board of Directors approved the partnership to develop the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM). Becoming the fifth allopathic Historically Black College and University (HBCU) medical school in the country. Founded in 1925 by Saint Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, Xavier is Catholic and historically Black. Located in New Orleans, the ultimate purpose of the University is to contribute to the promotion of a more just and humane society by preparing its students to assume roles of leadership and service in a global society. This preparation takes place in a diverse learning and teaching environment that incorporates all relevant educational means, including research and community service.

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