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Quality and Compliance Officer
De Montfort University Dubai
Dubai
Full-Time
0.1 - 0.2 LPA
2-4 years experience
Description
- Quality Assurance and Compliance: Support the implementation of the University's Quality Assurance Framework, monitor compliance with regulatory requirements, and coordinate quality reviews, audits, and improvement initiatives.
- Accreditation and Regulatory Affairs: Assist with institutional licensure, programme accreditation, re-accreditation, and regulatory submissions to CAA, KHDA, and other relevant authorities.
- Regulatory Documentation: Coordinate the preparation of self-evaluation reports, accreditation applications, annual monitoring reports, compliance reports, and supporting evidence.
- Policy and Governance: Maintain institutional policies and procedures, support policy reviews, and coordinate quality-related committees, meetings, and action plans.
- Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect, analyse, and validate institutional data, prepare KPI dashboards, performance reports, and regulatory submissions, and identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Audit Coordination: Organise and support internal and external audits, accreditation visits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with academic and professional services teams, providing guidance on quality assurance processes, accreditation requirements, and compliance activities.
- Continuous Improvement: Contribute to initiatives that strengthen institutional effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and the overall quality of academic and administrative operations.
Eligibility Criteria
- A Bachelor's degree in Higher Education, Business Administration, Quality Management, Education, Management, or a related discipline.
- Relevant experience in higher education administration, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, accreditation, or institutional effectiveness.
- Experience supporting audits, accreditation exercises, quality reviews, or compliance activities.
- Experience preparing reports, coordinating projects, and managing institutional documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to work with complex datasets, analyse information, and prepare accurate management reports.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting, alongside strong skills in Word and PowerPoint.
- Sound understanding of quality assurance principles, accreditation processes, and regulatory compliance within higher education.
- Excellent organisational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders while handling confidential information professionally.
- Candidates must hold, or be willing to obtain, UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) attestation and UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) qualification equivalency/recognition for their academic certificates, where applicable.
About De Montfort University Dubai
De Montfort University Dubai is a UK university campus in UAE with ties to Indian operations for higher education programs in business and technology.