Summary
De Montfort University Dubai is seeking a Quality and Compliance Officer to support university quality assurance, regulatory compliance, accreditation, and institutional effectiveness. The role includes coordinating audits and accreditation submissions, maintaining policies and documentation, analysing institutional data, and preparing reports and KPI dashboards. Applicants should have a relevant bachelor’s degree and experience in higher education administration, quality assurance, accreditation, or compliance, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Candidates must hold, or be willing to obtain, applicable UAE MOFA attestation and MOHESR qualification equivalency or recognition for their academic certificates.
The posting
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De Montfort University Dubai is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Quality and Compliance Officer to support the University's quality assurance, regulatory compliance, accreditation, and institutional effectiveness activities.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), and DMU Leicester, while supporting institutional quality enhancement and continuous improvement.
This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with experience in higher education quality assurance, accreditation, or regulatory compliance to contribute to maintaining and enhancing academic standards within a dynamic international university environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Quality Assurance and Compliance: Support the implementation of the University's Quality Assurance Framework, monitor compliance with regulatory requirements, and coordinate quality reviews, audits, and improvement initiatives.
- Accreditation and Regulatory Affairs: Assist with institutional licensure, programme accreditation, re-accreditation, and regulatory submissions to CAA, KHDA, and other relevant authorities.
- Regulatory Documentation: Coordinate the preparation of self-evaluation reports, accreditation applications, annual monitoring reports, compliance reports, and supporting evidence.
- Policy and Governance: Maintain institutional policies and procedures, support policy reviews, and coordinate quality-related committees, meetings, and action plans.
- Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect, analyse, and validate institutional data, prepare KPI dashboards, performance reports, and regulatory submissions, and identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Audit Coordination: Organise and support internal and external audits, accreditation visits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with academic and professional services teams, providing guidance on quality assurance processes, accreditation requirements, and compliance activities.
- Continuous Improvement: Contribute to initiatives that strengthen institutional effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and the overall quality of academic and administrative operations.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- A Bachelor's degree in Higher Education, Business Administration, Quality Management, Education, Management, or a related discipline.
- Relevant experience in higher education administration, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, accreditation, or institutional effectiveness.
- Experience supporting audits, accreditation exercises, quality reviews, or compliance activities.
- Experience preparing reports, coordinating projects, and managing institutional documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to work with complex datasets, analyse information, and prepare accurate management reports.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting, alongside strong skills in Word and PowerPoint.
- Sound understanding of quality assurance principles, accreditation processes, and regulatory compliance within higher education.
- Excellent organisational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders while handling confidential information professionally.
- Candidates must hold, or be willing to obtain, UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) attestation and UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) qualification equivalency/recognition for their academic certificates, where applicable.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
- A postgraduate qualification in Higher Education, Quality Assurance, Management, or a related discipline.
- Experience working within the UAE higher education regulatory environment, particularly with CAA and KHDA requirements.
- Previous involvement in institutional licensure, academic programme accreditation, or international accreditation processes.
- Knowledge of CAA Standards, KHDA requirements, and relevant UAE higher education regulations.
- Experience using business intelligence tools, quality management systems, or institutional reporting platforms.
- Experience developing KPI dashboards, performance analytics, and institutional quality reports.
- Exposure to quality enhancement, risk management, and institutional effectiveness initiatives.
Why Join De Montfort University Dubai?
At De Montfort University Dubai, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a growing international academic community committed to maintaining high academic standards, regulatory compliance, and continuous institutional improvement.
You will work closely with academic leadership and professional services teams, supporting key quality assurance and accreditation initiatives that contribute to the University's strategic objectives and student experience.