Director (IQAC)

Role Overview -

Director (IQAC) will play a key role in strengthening the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) at Medhavi Skills University. The role involves designing, implementing, and monitoring quality assurance systems to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks, accreditations, and continuous improvement in academic and administrative processes. The candidate must have prior hands-on experience in IQAC functions at the university level.

Role & responsibilities

• Development and application of quality benchmarks/parameters for various academic and administrative activities of the University;
• Development and implementing quality assurance policies and procedures
• Coordinating self-evaluation, periodic internal quality audits and external quality assessments
• Facilitating the creation of a learner-centric environment conducive for quality education and faculty maturation to adopt the required knowledge, skills and technology for participatory teaching and learning process
• Collaborating with academic departments to ensure the integration of best practices in teaching, learning and assessment.
• Ensuring that the institution is in compliance with accreditation standards and requirements.
• Building partnerships with stakeholders including alumni, employers and local communities, to enhance the quality of education offered by the university
• Establish systems for feedback collection, stakeholder analysis, and action plans for improvement
• Dissemination of information on the various quality parameters of higher education
• Organization of inter and intra University workshops, seminars on quality related themes and promotion of quality circles
• Documentation of the various programmes/activities of the University, leading to quality improvement
• overseeing and coordinating the efforts to maintain and improve the quality of education at the university
• Acting as a nodal agency of the University for coordinating quality-related activities, including adoption and dissemination of good practices
• Maintain IQAC records, data repositories, and evidence-based documentation for quality monitoring
• Generate MIS reports, dashboards, and analytics for management and accreditation agencies
• Preparation of the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the University based on the quality parameters/assessment criteria developed by the relevant quality assurance body in the prescribed format and submission of the same to the accreditation bodies and its follow up reports to the UGC
• Create its exclusive window on University website, to regularly report on its activities, as well as for hosting the AQAR
• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in education
• Conduct internal academic and administrative audits for continuous improvement
• Collect, analyze, and report data on institutional performance indicators
• Coordinate external audits, inspections, and peer reviews
• Preparing and submitting reports on the activities and outcomes of the IQAC to the senior management and relevant external bodies

Preferred candidate profile

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in the Academic Leadership position in the field of Academic Quality Assurance in a University / Institute of National Repute, with a strong academic background at the Professor level.
• Should have prior experience of handling Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) in the capacity of Director in a University / Institute of National Repute.
• Experience in developing and implementing a quality assurance framework for higher education institutions. Experience with accreditation and regulatory bodies.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other departments, faculty, and staff with the ability to drive results across a matrixed and decentralized organization Experience in project management.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.
• Knowledge of higher education regulations and policies in India and abroad
• Ability to think strategically, analyze complex information, and make sound recommendation
• Experience in data analysis, collection, and interpretation.
• Proven experience in handling different accreditations and ranking (NAAC, NIRF, NBA etc), audits, and compliance processes.
• Strong knowledge of higher education quality frameworks (NHEQF, NCrF, NSQF, OBE).