Quality & Accreditation Manager at Al Raee Recruitment Services – Abu Dhabi

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:

1. Create and maintain IQEA records of approval and accreditation cycles, to ensure timely preparation and submission of appropriate documentation
2. Prepare on an annual basis a comprehensive plan for review and accreditation activities, indicating implementation mechanisms, dates, success indicators, responsibilities, follow-up mechanisms, etc
3. 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
4. Make practical arrangements for external and internal quality events and activities, including prior planning, minute/note taking and follow-up
5. 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
6. Lead and coordinate internal processes for program development, approval, modification, course and program monitoring and benchmarking as well as periodic program review
7. Develop internal document templates for quality purposes, based on international good practice and local ministry requirements
8. Manage and maintain the College’s definitive documentary records of external quality assurance activity, including applications, submissions and approval letters
9. 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
10. Coordinate with local, regional and international agencies on behalf of the College regarding quality assurance and accreditation requirements 
11. Provide staff support, awareness/training/induction activities and guidance documents in relation to the College’s quality assurance and qualification accreditation activities
12. Support the work of the Academic Council and the Program Effectiveness Committee, which may include acting as secretary to these bodies
13. 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
14. Support the work of the department in relation to internal quality reviews such as regular and ad hoc departmental audits
15. Support other areas within the IQEA team when necessary and as required by the Director