Director of Quality Assurance and Accreditation Department

Working closely with the Vice Chancellor, the Director of Quality Assurance will lead the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the University’s academic quality assurance framework, ensuring alignment with institutional bylaws, strategic priorities, and national and international quality standards. The role focuses on safeguarding academic standards, strengthening quality culture, and driving continuous improvement across teaching, learning, and academic operations.

Quality Assurance Leadership

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the University’s academic quality assurance framework, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure effective implementation of quality assurance processes that uphold academic standards and enhance learning and teaching quality.

• Provide expert guidance on academic regulations, policies, procedures, and governance processes from a quality assurance perspective.

   

Academic Quality Processes

• Develop and oversee processes for program validation, review, and annual monitoring to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Monitor institutional performance through data analysis, key performance indicators, and feedback mechanisms, and report findings to relevant committees.

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement in collaboration with Deans, academic leaders, and administrative units.

   

Accreditation and External Quality

• Lead and coordinate institutional, programmatic, and professional accreditation activities.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, external auditors, accreditation bodies, and relevant authorities to ensure successful quality audits and reviews.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in higher education quality assurance locally, regionally, and internationally.

Governance and Representation

• Chair the Quality Assurance Committee and report outcomes and recommendations to the Academic Board.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to staff on quality assurance policies, procedures, templates, and reporting requirements.
• Represent the University in internal and external committees, professional networks, and relevant events.

• Minimum five years’ experience in quality assurance within higher education.
• Strong knowledge of quality audit and accreditation processes, including QAAA/OAAAQA frameworks.
• Experience with internal and external quality review processes.

• Ability to lead and support academic committees effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including high-level report writing.
• Strong analytical and data management skills.
• Strategic thinking with strong organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Collaborative leadership and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Active professional networking within higher education.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Fluency in English required; Arabic is an advantage.

Master’s degree from a recognized university.