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The roles core areas of focus include strategic planning, accreditation, institutional effectiveness, artificial intelligence strategy, data-informed decision support, and continuous quality improvement (CQI) and special projects for the Deans Office.\r\nThe CASO plays a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the schools long-term and strategic priorities, partnering with constituents both within and outside of KPSOM to develop and implement an actionable, forward-looking strategy for the school.\r\nIn leading institutional effectiveness, the CASO oversees data governance, stewardship, collection, analysis, and dissemination. The spearheads data-informed decision-making and drives continuous improvement through the systematic evaluation of the schools mission, goals, and outcomes.\r\nIn addition, the CASO leads the schools accreditation function, remaining current on evolving accreditation standards and overseeing the preparation and timely submission of requirements of the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the State of California Bureau for Private and Post-Secondary Education (BPPE), and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUSC). This includes monitoring compliance with accreditation standards and documenting continuous quality improvement initiatives. The CASO serves as a key advisor to school leadership on accreditation-related matters and acts as the WSCUC Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO).\r\nEssential ResponsibilitiesStrategyLead institutional strategic planning and translate long-term goals into actionable priorities and measurable objectives.\r\nFacilitate cross-functional collaboration to advance strategic initiatives and ensure alignment with budget, operations, and accreditation requirements.\r\nAdvise unit leaders in their unit-level strategies, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.\r\nConduct benchmarking and trend analysis in higher education, medical education, and emerging technologies to inform strategic direction and identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.\r\nCommunicate institutional priorities, progress, risks, and outcomes to support informed decision-making.\r\nInstitutional EffectivenessDevelop and oversee the institutional effectiveness framework to support continuous quality improvement across units.\r\nManage analytics, dashboards, and data governance policy and standards to inform planning and monitor institutional performance.\r\nBuild understanding of accreditation standards, data sources, and CQI practices across partners.\r\nCoordinate committees and review processes that foster organizational learning and improvement.\r\nOversee institutional survey administration (e.g., internal, external, regulatory) and other assessments and integrate results into strategic and CQI decision-making.\r\nOversee the schools AI strategy to integrate artificial intelligence into academic, operational, and administrative functions, guiding responsible adoption and aligning AI-related initiatives with institutional mission, values, and long-term strategic priorities.\r\nAccreditationDirect institutional and programmatic accreditation activities to ensure compliance with all LCME, WSCUC and BPPE standards and requirements.\r\nLead self-studies, reporting, and readiness efforts for accreditation reviews and site visits.\r\nServe as the WSCUC Accreditation Liaison Officer and maintain communication with accrediting bodies.\r\nPartner with faculty and school leadership to document performance, monitor compliance, and maintain accreditation-aligned policies and materials.\r\nSpecial ProjectsLead high-impact institutional projects sponsored by the Deans Office, ensuring effective planning, execution, and evaluation.\r\nGuide cross-functional teams in delivering initiatives aligned with institutional priorities.\r\nAdvise senior leadership on strategic priorities, accreditation considerations, AI governance, and organizational readiness.\r\nProvide leadership and oversight to staff, supporting development and team effectiveness.\r\nPerform other related duties as assigned.\r\nBasic QualificationsExperience\r\nMinimum ten (10) years of experience in strategy, education accreditation, quality improvement, administrative or operational management in an academic or healthcare setting.\r\nMinimum eight (8) years of experience in supervision of a team; experience leading cross-functional project teams.\r\nEducation\r\nMasters degree in business, strategy, public policy, academic leadership, or related discipline.\r\nLicense, Certification, Registration\r\nAdditional Requirements:\r\nExperience developing and executing on strategic planning.\r\nDirect experience leading accreditation cycles at the institutional or medical-education program level.\r\nDemonstrated ability to evaluate, govern, and responsibly implement AI strategies.\r\nIntermediate proficiency with MS Office products (Word, Power Point, and Excel).\r\nAdvanced proficiency in analytics and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) and ability to translate data.\r\nOutstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including executive-quality materials.\r\nExperience in messaging and presenting to the highest levels of academic and healthcare leadership.\r\nAbility to work collaboratively with faculty and staff from a variety of disciplines.\r\nAbility to manage complex tasks/projects in a timely manner with a high degree of quality and to mobilize relationships and resources in a collaborative, collegial manner.\r\nExperience implementing and managing quality improvement processes.\r\nExperience in organizing, directing, and coordinating multi-functional efforts, teams and departments.\r\nExcellent skills in complex analytic problem solving, strategic planning, program development, project management, change management and group facilitation.\r\nPreferred Qualifications:\r\nDoctoral Degree in a relevant field such as business administration, public administration, or public health.#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Socketdev","rawCompany":"socketdev","city":"Pasadena","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-21T01:23:34.444Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9033.00","title":"Education Administrators, Postsecondary","slug":"education-administrators-postsecondary"},{"code":"11-9039.00","title":"Education Administrators, All Other","slug":"education-administrators-all-other"},{"code":"11-9111.00","title":"Medical and Health Services Managers","slug":"medical-and-health-services-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"611310","title":"Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools","slug":"colleges-universities-and-professional-schools"},{"code":"923110","title":"Administration of Education Programs","slug":"administration-of-education-programs"},{"code":"611710","title":"Educational Support Services","slug":"educational-support-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Chief Accreditation & Strategy Officer - SOM","description":"Job SummaryAs a member of the Dean/CEOs senior leadership team, The Chief Accreditation and Strategy Officer (CASO) works closely and collaboratively with leaders across Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine (KPSOM) to lead high-impact initiatives and ensure that all activities, programs, and resources align with the schools mission and strategic goals. The roles core areas of focus include strategic planning, accreditation, institutional effectiveness, artificial intelligence strategy, data-informed decision support, and continuous quality improvement (CQI) and special projects for the Deans Office.\r\nThe CASO plays a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the schools long-term and strategic priorities, partnering with constituents both within and outside of KPSOM to develop and implement an actionable, forward-looking strategy for the school.\r\nIn leading institutional effectiveness, the CASO oversees data governance, stewardship, collection, analysis, and dissemination. The spearheads data-informed decision-making and drives continuous improvement through the systematic evaluation of the schools mission, goals, and outcomes.\r\nIn addition, the CASO leads the schools accreditation function, remaining current on evolving accreditation standards and overseeing the preparation and timely submission of requirements of the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the State of California Bureau for Private and Post-Secondary Education (BPPE), and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUSC). This includes monitoring compliance with accreditation standards and documenting continuous quality improvement initiatives. The CASO serves as a key advisor to school leadership on accreditation-related matters and acts as the WSCUC Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO).\r\nEssential ResponsibilitiesStrategyLead institutional strategic planning and translate long-term goals into actionable priorities and measurable objectives.\r\nFacilitate cross-functional collaboration to advance strategic initiatives and ensure alignment with budget, operations, and accreditation requirements.\r\nAdvise unit leaders in their unit-level strategies, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.\r\nConduct benchmarking and trend analysis in higher education, medical education, and emerging technologies to inform strategic direction and identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.\r\nCommunicate institutional priorities, progress, risks, and outcomes to support informed decision-making.\r\nInstitutional EffectivenessDevelop and oversee the institutional effectiveness framework to support continuous quality improvement across units.\r\nManage analytics, dashboards, and data governance policy and standards to inform planning and monitor institutional performance.\r\nBuild understanding of accreditation standards, data sources, and CQI practices across partners.\r\nCoordinate committees and review processes that foster organizational learning and improvement.\r\nOversee institutional survey administration (e.g., internal, external, regulatory) and other assessments and integrate results into strategic and CQI decision-making.\r\nOversee the schools AI strategy to integrate artificial intelligence into academic, operational, and administrative functions, guiding responsible adoption and aligning AI-related initiatives with institutional mission, values, and long-term strategic priorities.\r\nAccreditationDirect institutional and programmatic accreditation activities to ensure compliance with all LCME, WSCUC and BPPE standards and requirements.\r\nLead self-studies, reporting, and readiness efforts for accreditation reviews and site visits.\r\nServe as the WSCUC Accreditation Liaison Officer and maintain communication with accrediting bodies.\r\nPartner with faculty and school leadership to document performance, monitor compliance, and maintain accreditation-aligned policies and materials.\r\nSpecial ProjectsLead high-impact institutional projects sponsored by the Deans Office, ensuring effective planning, execution, and evaluation.\r\nGuide cross-functional teams in delivering initiatives aligned with institutional priorities.\r\nAdvise senior leadership on strategic priorities, accreditation considerations, AI governance, and organizational readiness.\r\nProvide leadership and oversight to staff, supporting development and team effectiveness.\r\nPerform other related duties as assigned.\r\nBasic QualificationsExperience\r\nMinimum ten (10) years of experience in strategy, education accreditation, quality improvement, administrative or operational management in an academic or healthcare setting.\r\nMinimum eight (8) years of experience in supervision of a team; 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