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Desired Skillset: Ability to develop long-term plans to enhance university rankings and accreditation status. Expertise in implementing accreditation standards and regulatory policies. Proficiency in handling ranking metrics, institutional audits, and performance assessments. Ability to collaborate with faculty, administrative teams, accreditation bodies, and ranking agencies. Strong skills in preparing accreditation reports, self-assessment reports, and ranking submissions. Experience in setting institutional policies for academic excellence and quality assurance. Familiarity with ranking databases, accreditation software, and learning management systems. Preferred Qualifications: Masters Degree with Ph.D. in a relevant disciplines of Engineering / Business Administration or a related field with extensive experience in accreditation, ranking methodologies, and institutional assessment. Essential requirement: Minimum 15 years of Teaching/Research experience in academia of which at least 05 years should be at the level of Professor/IQAC Director. Strong knowledge of international and national accreditation bodies (e.g., AACSB, ABET, NIRF, NAAC, NBA, QS Rankings, THE Rankings). Experience in developing and implementing quality assurance frameworks in universities or educational institutions. Proven track record of leading institutional ranking improvement strategies and accreditation processes. Strong understanding of higher education policies, compliance standards, and regulatory frameworks. Experience in data analytics, institutional benchmarking, and performance assessment. Additional Desirable Qualifications: Experience in international education standards and global best practices. Knowledge of sustainability and social impact metrics in rankings (e.g., Times Higher Education Impact Rankings). Strong background in faculty development, curriculum assessment, and institutional benchmarking. Certifications in quality assurance, accreditation, or educational leadership (e.g., Certified Quality Auditor, ISO Certification, Six Sigma in Education). Responsibilities: 1. Accreditation & Quality Assurance Oversee national and international accreditation processes (AACSB,ABET,NIRF,NAAC,NBA, QS,THE etc). Implement policies and procedures to maintain accreditation status. Establish guidelines for continuous academic and administrative quality improvement. Manage the documentation and submission of self-assessment and audit reports. Act as the primary contact for accreditation agencies and regulatory bodies. Ensure that all academic programs meet the necessary accreditation requirements. 2. University Ranking Develop and implement strategies to enhance performance in QS, THE, and national ranking systems. Monitor ranking methodologies and recommend data-driven improvements. Work with departments to gather data for ranking submissions. Compare university performance with top-ranked institutions to identify improvement areas. Build partnerships with ranking agencies and global education networks. Work with faculty to enhance research output, citations, and collaborations. 3. Institutional Development & Strategic Planning Align accreditation and ranking goals with the university's vision and mission. Promote quality enhancement in teaching, learning, and research. Implement training programs to improve faculty research output and student success. Ensure university performance aligns with industry and job market expectations. Support faculty in acquiring grants that contribute to ranking improvement. 4. Data Management & Reporting Manage databases related to rankings, accreditation, and quality assurance. Provide data insights to leadership for informed decision-making. Maintain integrity in data reporting and compliance with ranking requirements.
