Institutional Effectiveness Senior Specialist

About the role

The Institutional Effectiveness Senior Specialist will lead Khalifa University’s Quality Assurance Framework, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and supporting continuous improvement across academic and administrative units. The role involves managing data collection, analysis, audits, and the production of key institutional publications.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the university’s Quality Assurance Framework aligned with accreditation requirements.
• Coordinate data collection, validation, and documentation for QA reviews and audits.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors to verify compliance and drive improvement initiatives.
• Design and administer surveys, focus groups, and other feedback mechanisms to capture stakeholder input.
• Analyze academic and administrative performance data, identify improvement areas, and monitor enhancement plans.
• Prepare and contribute to the Factbook, Annual Report, and other institutional publications, ensuring data accuracy.
• Facilitate capacity‑building activities such as workshops, consultation sessions, and training on QA practices.
• Compile and submit institutional data to MoHESR, ADEK, QS, THE and other external bodies.
• Create analytical dashboards and summaries highlighting trends and actionable insights.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in business, mathematics, IT or a related field.
• 4–7 years of relevant experience in quality assurance, accreditation, or institutional effectiveness.
• Strong analytical abilities and proven experience managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is a plus.
• Familiarity with higher‑education accreditation standards and reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of information security and data confidentiality best practices.

Required skills

• Data analysis
• Data visualization
• Survey design and administration
• Information security principles