Manager Quality Assurance & Accreditation Khalifa University

Job Detail

Job ID 4335
Career Level Senior
Experience Fresh
Gender Female|Male

Job Description

Manager Quality Assurance & Accreditation at Khalifa University is responsible for the preparation and submission to all relevant accreditation and licensing bodies as well as overseeing the quality assurance initiatives and processes. This vacancy was announced by the university on January 17, 2024. Candidates desirous for this role should submit their resume to begin with the application process.

Duties of Manager Quality Assurance & Accreditation

Strategic Responsibilities:

Contribute to the development of the Department’s strategy, as well as annual business plans.
Contribute to the development of the Department’s policies and procedures, in line with the overall business objectives of the University, ensuring they promote leading practices and excellence.
Contribute to the development and management of the Department’s budgets and report back on a timely basis to ensure that divergences are addressed promptly.

Operational Responsibilities:

Manage the development of the University’s educational policies, processes, procedures, workflow diagrams, KPIs (process level) in coordination with the University’s colleges.
Develop, implement and monitor the quality assurance framework within the University.
Oversee and manage the implementation of education quality assurance programs, disseminate guidelines on education quality assurance, and provide expert guidance within the University.
Produce data and reports on educational performance in coordination with faculty, measuring it against set standards and KPIs.
Identify and maintain a sound understanding of the operating environment, which may impact education quality.
Analyze and advise on compliance activity relating to quality standards for education and training.
Review and execute internal quality assessments and review gap analysis and improvement reports.
Report on the effectiveness of institutional quality systems to the IRP Director.
Coordinate the University’s program accreditation from national and international associations/bodies and manage the University’s licensing and renewal activities.
Liaise with faculty and administrative functions to prepare documents related to licensing and/or accreditation at institutional and/or program levels.
Liaise with education regulators in UAE as well as with all relevant international program and/or institutional accreditation bodies on matters related to compliance.
Analyze and advise on the effectiveness of the University’s education quality systems.
Conduct benchmarking studies to compare the University with other leading institutions/universities to support the business case for change and provide leading practices in education quality.
Ensure adherence to the University’s information security policies and procedures, and report breaches or other security risks accordingly.
Ensure coordination with other departments to facilitate the accomplishment of tasks and responsibilities, as and when needed.
Perform any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Provide coaching, guidance and mentoring as required to enhance the internal capabilities of the team and ensure the achievement of established objectives and plans.
Recommend appropriate training courses as per the pre determined training needs, evaluate their effectiveness, and monitor their results.
Carry out performance appraisals for subordinates according to planned schedules and recommend necessary actions as per the applied practices.
Conduct periodic meetings with subordinates to ensure that priorities are clear and workflow is running smoothly.
Follow up on employees’ administrative affairs such as vacations, leaves and other administrative and related affairs.

Job Requirements of Manager Quality Assurance & Accreditation

Bachelor degree (Masters preferred) in Quality Assurance/Education/Administration, or related field.
A minimum 12 years of relevant experience.
UAE Nationals: A minimum 8 years of relevant experience.

Director Enrollment Khalifa University

Open Rank Faculty Khalifa University

Employee Services Specialist Khalifa University