Academic Accreditation Specialist
Job Description
College/Department Profile
Qatar University Profile:
Qatar University is the premier national institution of higher education with a mission to produce well-rounded graduates with academic knowledge of quality and excellence coupled with a keen spirit of volunteerism and civic responsibility. This is underpinned by committed leadership and an experienced and motivated faculty and staff body.
College Profile:
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) houses nine departments, covering a wide range of undergraduate specializations in the Arts and Sciences including English Literature & Linguistics and Arabic Languages, History, Sociology, Social Work, International Affairs, Mass Communication , Psychology , Policy, Planning & Development, Statistics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences. The College also houses Master Programs which are in Environmental Sciences, Gulf Studies, and Arabic Language. In Fall 2013, CAS launched a master program in Material Sciencesand a PhD in Biological and Environmental Sciences.Additionally, the College offers a Program of Arabic for Non- Native Speakers.
It is worth mentioning that as members of QU, CAS faculty members have excellent opportunities to secure intramural and extramural funding for their research ideas. Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF) is major source of research funding, with individual project funding limit exceeding 1 million/project (5 million exceptional projects) along with student research funding programs. As the national and largest University in the country, Qatar University is the recipient of most of QNRF awards, with many research- active faculty members able to win multiple grants.
The Accreditation Specialist oversees the student learning assessment and program learning outcomes in accordance with accreditation requirements and in support of institutional effectiveness.
Duties & Responsibilities
1.Monitor compliance of accredited programs with the relevant accrediting body assessment requirements and standards.
2.Serve as a resource to faculty by providing workshops and training on accreditation initiatives.
3.Carry out all the required accreditation tasks, in collaboration with academic departments in CAS and VPAA office to successfully meet the standards of the relevant accreditation agencies.
4.Seek, obtain and develop documents and evidence for compliance with accrediting agency standards as appropriate.
5.Gather contents from various departments in CAS needed for the writing, editing, and managing of the accreditation documentation.
6.Articulate accreditation policies and regulations to decision makers in CAS, as well as to other relevant stakeholders as appropriate.
7.Coordinate and follow up on Academic Programs accreditation
8.Organize, classify, and maintain program and accreditation related data, information, and documents for all programs and at all levels.
9.Work in partnership with departments and programs to identify accreditation agencies and to prepare for specialized accreditation.
10.Perform other tasks and duties that may be required in order to meet the college objectives.
11.Any other tasks as assigned by the Dean
Duties & Responsibilities
1.Monitor compliance of accredited programs with the relevant accrediting body assessment requirements and standards.
2.Serve as a resource to faculty by providing workshops and training on accreditation initiatives.
3.Carry out all the required accreditation tasks, in collaboration with academic departments in CAS and VPAA office to successfully meet the standards of the relevant accreditation agencies.
4.Seek, obtain and develop documents and evidence for compliance with accrediting agency standards as appropriate.
5.Gather contents from various departments in CAS needed for the writing, editing, and managing of the accreditation documentation.
6.Articulate accreditation policies and regulations to decision makers in CAS, as well as to other relevant stakeholders as appropriate.
7.Coordinate and follow up on Academic Programs accreditation
8.Organize, classify, and maintain program and accreditation related data, information, and documents for all programs and at all levels.
9.Work in partnership with departments and programs to identify accreditation agencies and to prepare for specialized accreditation.
10.Perform other tasks and duties that may be required in order to meet the college objectives.
11.Any other tasks as assigned by the Dean
Required Documents
1.Curriculum Vitae with cover letter.
2. Copy of Highest Degree and Transcript
3.Experience Certificates.
4.At least three references including contact numbers and email addresses.
Benefits
1.Competitive tax-free salary.
2.Housing allowance in accordance with HRM Law.
3.Annual round trip air tickets for candidate and dependents according to HRM Law.
4.Public health care and health insurance to candidate and family members.
5.Annual leave in accordance with HRM Law.
6. End-of-contract indemnity.
Job Details
Employment Types:
Full time
Industry:
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