Academic Accreditation Consultant - STCA

Key accountabilities

• Providing academic accreditation requirements, input and advice to the Project Director in the delivery of the contract
• Having communication skills, strategic thinking and leadership of change.
• and procedures.
• Leading efforts to achieve academic accreditation for the university.
• Supervising, developing and implementing plans for academic accreditation and quality requirements in coordination with the university components.
• Ensuring integration to achieve the requirements for academic accreditation in accordance with the requirements and standards of KSA authorities and external stakeholders
• Filling out, preparing and reviewing products related to academic accreditation and ensuring their alignment with the requirements of academic accreditation.
• Spreading the culture of quality assurance within the university through a specific time plan.
• Acting as a liaison with external stakeholders and other authorities related to academic accreditation.
• Following up the implementation of academic accreditation plans and submitting recommendations in order to evaluate and develop such plans
• Conducting research and analysing data to identify potential problems or areas for improvement, before creating and executing a plan to ensure the institution meets curriculum and accreditation standards
•  Evaluate current academic programs and student achievement.
• Analyse data to identify strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for improvement.
• Collect feedback from institutional stakeholders and develop plans for improvement.
• Liaise with external reviewers and other accreditation organizations.
• Develop and execute an accreditation plan in accordance with industry standards and external stakeholders in KSA
• Ensure implementation of the accreditation plan is in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Monitor progress of the implementation of the accreditation plan and suggest improvements.
• Create reports and arrangements regarding recommended changes and initiatives to implement

What we are looking for in our candidates:

• In-depth understanding of accreditation processes, requirements, standards and methods.
• Knowledge of the academic higher education system and related operations.
• Familiarity with accreditation agencies, protocols and regulations.
• Ability to interpret and analyze large volumes of data in a concise and accurate manner.
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical and organizational skills.
• Expertise in conducting research and gathering evidence.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with stakeholders.

  Specific Requirements:

• Doctorate Degree in a related field
• Ability to positively influence key stakeholders within the Contract and business areas.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to liaise in a professional manner with staff at all levels in the organisation and with external parties.
• Ability to develop self and contribute to the development of others across the Team.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and work productively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong analytical skills
• Previous experience in academic accreditation and quality through working for one of the educational institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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