Academic Quality Officer
UAE, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
Summary of Key Duties and Responsibilities :
Essential
- Co-ordinate accreditation, review and audit events (and produce reports where required from such events) for the approval and re-approval of the University's programmes. This includes both those required by the University's internal processes and those required by UK and non-UK government Authorities / external agencies, including KHDA, CAA and MoE in the UAE
- Draft Dubai contributions for annual reporting requirements, eg University Committee of Quality and Standards, Scottish Funding Council, etc
- Represent the Dubai campus, and maintain strong working relationships, with local regulatory authorities under the direction of the Academic Quality Manager
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, including other Professional Service teams and academic colleagues
- Provide advice and guidance on standard inquiries regarding Academic Quality policies and procedures and local regulatory and accreditation requirements
- Provide support as needed for approval, review and renewal of the University's external partnership agreements, including Partner Annual Monitoring and Review, and collaborate with International Development colleagues in associated policy and procedure developments
- Collaborate with the Programme Director of the University's foundation programmes at the Dubai and Malaysia Campuses in the Annual Monitoring and Review, putting in place an enhancement-led approach to the process
- Co-ordinate the reporting of Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body (PSRB) accreditations in Dubai to both the University and to external government organisations, and provide support to Schools as required in PSRB accreditation events
- Provide support as needed for the University's applications and approvals process for Approved Teachers / Tutors / Markers / Demonstrators
- Progress any other tasks associated with the work of the Academic Quality team, and this is likely to include campus-specific tasks, eg co-ordinating Academic Reviews at the Dubai campus, including organisation of Enhancement Workshops, and contributing to the organisation of Academic-Related Reviews and Internal Audits at the Edinburgh Campus;
- Progress any other tasks associated with the work of the wider Registry and Academic Support Directorate, eg assisting at student enrolment and at graduation ceremonies.
Essential
- Educated to at least degree or similar or equivalent practical experience in the workplace
- Experience of working within a similar environment as outlined above
- Proven relevant experience in clerking committees which will have been acquired over a number of years
- Analytical problem solving skills
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Demonstrable excellent customer service
- Demonstrable ability to work quickly, flexibly and accurately in a dynamic, changing and pressured environment
- Demonstrable professional and proactive approach
- Competent in the use of relevant IT packages
- Experience working in Higher Education quality assurance
- Experience working with KHDA, CAA and/or MoE requirements and processes
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1447999
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationUAE, United Arab Emirates
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EducationNot mentioned