Job Description

UKM Qatar is seeking a

highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Academic Auditor

to lead the auditing and compliance assurance of its academic programs. The ideal candidate will bring at least

10 years of proven expertise

in academic quality assurance, internal audits, and accreditation support within higher education institutions. This role is pivotal in upholding institutional integrity, compliance with national standards, and promoting a culture of continuous academic improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage comprehensive

academic internal audits

across all departments, faculties, and programs in alignment with

MOEHE

standards and international accreditation bodies. Evaluate

curriculum design, course delivery, assessment integrity, faculty compliance

, and student learning outcomes to ensure adherence to academic regulations and institutional benchmarks. Review and verify

academic documentation

, including course files, syllabi, grading records, and faculty portfolios, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance. Conduct

risk assessments

and gap analyses to identify deficiencies in academic quality processes and propose corrective and preventive actions. Prepare and submit

comprehensive audit reports

with evidence-based findings, action-oriented recommendations, and timelines for improvement. Monitor the

implementation of audit recommendations

and ensure continuous compliance across academic units. Serve as a strategic advisor in preparation for

external audits and accreditation visits

, supporting documentation, faculty training, and coordination with regulatory authorities. Develop and refine institutional

quality assurance policies, audit tools, checklists

, and reporting frameworks in line with global best practices. Mentor academic and administrative staff in

quality assurance awareness, compliance culture, and self-evaluation practices

.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in education

, Quality Assurance, Higher Education Administration, or a related field (PhD is an advantage).

Minimum 10 years of progressive experience

in academic auditing, internal quality assurance, or institutional accreditation within a recognized university or higher education regulator. Proven track record in

leading audits

, managing accreditation processes, and driving academic quality reforms. In-depth knowledge of

higher education regulations

, institutional self-assessment methodologies, and international standards such as

ISO 21001, QAA UK, or EFQM

. Strong data analysis, reporting, and document review capabilities. Proficiency in using academic platforms and systems such as

Banner, Moodle, or institutional quality portals

. Excellent communication and report-writing skills in English; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.

Key Competencies:

Strategic thinking and analytical mindset Integrity and objectivity in audit practices Leadership in quality culture development Stakeholder coordination and training delivery Project management and audit planning skills
Job Type: Full-time

Education:

Master's (Required)
Experience:

Academic Auditor: 10 years (Required)
Language:

Excellent English (Preferred)
License/Certification:

* ISO 21001, QAA UK, or EFQM (Preferred)