IQAC Director

Karnavati University (KU), Gujarat

About the University

Karnavati University (KU) is a modern, integrated university in Gujarat, India, comprising six colleges offering courses in Design, Management, Law, Liberal Arts & Mass Communication, Dentistry, and Computational Intelligence. KU is committed to academic excellence, research, innovation, and holistic student development.

The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) at KU plays a pivotal role in fostering a culture of quality, ensuring compliance with accreditation frameworks, and driving continuous improvement across academic and administrative processes.

Position

Location

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership

• Establish, implement, and monitor quality benchmarks for all academic, administrative, and research activities.
• Lead the preparation, submission, and follow-up of accreditations (NAAC, NBA, UGC, AICTE, NIRF, etc.).
• Drive policies for continuous academic and institutional quality enhancement.

• Academic & Research Quality

• Promote best practices in teaching, learning, research, and student support services.
• Develop and monitor academic audit processes for all schools under the University.
• Encourage research, innovation, and publication aligned with global standards.

• Compliance & Accreditation

• Oversee compliance with national and international accreditation bodies.
• Prepare AQARs, SSRs, and other mandatory reports with accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain effective documentation and evidence systems for audits and inspections.

• Capacity Building & Training

• Organize faculty development programs, workshops, and training on quality initiatives.
• Build awareness among faculty, staff, and students about quality parameters.

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with deans, HODs, and administrative units for quality assurance.
• Act as a liaison with statutory bodies, external agencies, and peer institutions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Ph.D. degree with at least

  15 years of academic and administrative experience

  in higher education.
• Proven track record in

  quality assurance, accreditation processes, and academic governance

  .
• In-depth understanding of

  NAAC, NBA, UGC, and AICTE frameworks

  .
• Demonstrated leadership ability in policy planning, academic audits, and institutional reforms.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Desirable Attributes

• Experience as IQAC Director/ Assistant Director with quality assurance responsibilities.
• Publications and contributions in the field of quality enhancement in higher education.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive institutional change.

Remuneration

• Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and as per university norms.