Quality Improvement Lead

Job Details

Department: Office Interprof Edu Practice - 501200

Career Area: Student Services

Posting Open Date: 06/04/2026

Application Deadline: 06/08/2026

Position Type: Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title: Quality Improvement Lead

Position Number: 20076752

Vacancy ID: S027609

Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week: 40

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; Variable Hours

Position Location: North Carolina, US

Hiring Range: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Proposed Start Date: 06/16/2026

Estimated Duration of Appointment: 1 to 6 months

Position Summary

Leads and facilitates a dynamic summer immersion experience for a cohort of students, guiding them through the design and execution of a high-impact project grounded in quality improvement principles. Provides instruction and mentorship on continuous improvement methodologies, including the use of Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles, while fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making. Oversees project development from problem identification through implementation and evaluation, ensuring students apply rigorous analysis and evidence-based strategies to achieve measurable outcomes. Supports teamwork, monitors progress, and provides ongoing feedback to help students translate theory into practice, culminating in a meaningful deliverable that demonstrates improved processes and real-world impact.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Management Preferences

Must be able to supervise health professional students. Ability to make site visits with students.