Quality Assurance Assessment Coordinator

About the role

The Quality Assurance Assessment Coordinator reports to the Director of the Office of Institutional Effectiveness (OIE) at Global Studies University in Sharjah. The role ensures that the university's policies, procedures and practices align with accreditation standards and the legal and regulatory framework of the UAE, while monitoring progress in teaching, research and knowledge production. It also helps build a cyclical schedule for monitoring unit compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Routinely review accreditation standards set by national and international accrediting bodies
• Monitor university policies against current regulations and accreditation standards
• Work with academic departments to evaluate and monitor teaching and student-learning standards
• Collaborate with administrative units so that the assessment framework and policies are implemented effectively
• Ensure an annual review of all policies and recommend updates to meet national standards and regulatory requirements
• Follow OIE processes and standard operating procedures
• Prepare timely, accurate OIE reports using statistical analysis, graphs, charts and trend analysis
• Provide analytical input for reports submitted to the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and the Ministry of Education, including CHEDS reporting
• Design and administer surveys, questionnaires and other data collection instruments, summarizing findings into action plans with measurable improvement schedules

Required profile

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Preferred: minimum 3 years of experience in regulatory compliance
• Preferred: experience with accreditation support or similar roles in higher education, and experience working with administrative operations to achieve corrective measures

Required skills

• Strong understanding of accreditation processes and regulatory requirements
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and give clear guidance to stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with policy development and review is an advantage

Applications are made by email with a CV and cover letter, mentioning the position in the subject line. The package includes health insurance, housing, transportation and children's school fee allowances, subject to coordination of benefits.