Quality & Accreditation Manager

الوصف الوظيفي
The Quality & Accreditation Manager will support the Director by leading the administrative activities related to the College’s quality assurance and accreditation processes, undertaking a variety of duties in order to deliver the range of services provided by the IQEA team. The post-holder will liaise closely with the Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) and with academic departments and will maintain and update related records, as well as assisting in quality improvement processes and enhancements.  This is a full time position to begin on 1st March 2021.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Create and maintain IQEA records of approval and accreditation cycles, to ensure timely preparation and submission of appropriate documentation
Prepare on an annual basis a comprehensive plan for review and accreditation activities, indicating implementation mechanisms, dates, success indicators, responsibilities, follow-up mechanisms, etc
Play a key role in the development of submission documents and materials for external review accreditation activities, in particular supporting academic departments by drafting/reviewing/editing self-study documents to ensure requirements are met
Make practical arrangements for external and internal quality events and activities, including prior planning, minute/note taking and follow-up
Monitor academic department progress on actions required in response to institutional and program accreditation reports and other requirements for compliance with CAA standards and other relevant indicators and create and maintain appropriate records
Lead and coordinate internal processes for program development, approval, modification, course and program monitoring and benchmarking as well as periodic program review
Develop internal document templates for quality purposes, based on international good practice and local ministry requirements
Manage and maintain the College’s definitive documentary records of external quality assurance activity, including applications, submissions and approval letters
Maintain a professional understanding of national/international quality and accreditation frameworks and play a key role in promoting awareness across the College, by producing reports and committee discussion papers and researching/identifying accreditation bodies that align with College programs and meet strategic requirements
Coordinate with local, regional and international agencies on behalf of the College regarding quality assurance and accreditation requirements
Provide staff support, awareness/training/induction activities and guidance documents in relation to the College’s quality assurance and qualification accreditation activities
Support the work of the Academic Council and the Program Effectiveness Committee, which may include acting as secretary to these bodies
Support the Director of IQEA, the Vice President for Academic Affairs and heads of academic departments with development of policies and procedures for academic quality processes
Support the work of the department in relation to internal quality reviews such as regular and ad hoc departmental audits
Support other areas within the IQEA team when necessary and as required by the Director

المهارات
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Excellent English and Arabic language skills (oral, writing and reading)

Ability to understand complex regulations, specifications and other information and to communicate these clearly to a wider audience

Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to guide, influence and persuade colleagues at all levels

Strong problem solving, analytical and organizational skills and the ability to apply them to a wide range of tasks

Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure

Ability to draft relevant policy documents

Ability to prepare and edit reports, documentation and manuals to a high standard

Good skills in MS Office suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Experience of using Google suite applications (Gmail, Google Drive)

Ability to deliver workshops and seminars will be useful

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s/Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education, preferred in English.

Required: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook

Minimum Requirement: 7 years of experience in an administrative role; quality or accreditation role is an advantage

Preferred: Three years of experience at the college or university level is strongly preferred

تفاصيل الوظيفة
منطقة الوظيفة أبو ظبي, الإمارات العربية المتحدة
قطاع الشركة التعليم العالي
طبيعة عمل الشركة شركة توظيف
الدور الوظيفي إدارية
نوع التوظيف دوام كامل
الراتب الشهري غير محدد
عدد الوظائف الشاغرة غير محدد
المرشح المفضل
المستوى المهني إدارة
عدد سنوات الخبرة الحد الأدنى: 7 الحد الأقصى: 10
الشهادة ماجستير

https://www.bayt.com/ar/uae/jobs/quality-accreditation-manager-4283439/