Director / Head IQAC (Higher Education)

Position: Director / Head IQAC Department: Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) Job Summary: The Head IQAC is responsible for leading and coordinating the activities of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell in accordance with the guidelines provided by regulatory bodies and accrediting agencies. The role involves monitoring and ensuring the quality of academic and administrative processes. It also involves collating accurate information from various departments of the university and presenting it for accreditation purposes. Key Responsibilities: 1. Coordinate IQAC Activities:

• Develop and implement an annual plan for IQAC activities in consultation with the IQAC committee.
• Organize and conduct meetings of the IQAC committee to discuss quality-related issues and formulate strategies for improvement.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation related to quality assurance, including meeting minutes, reports, and records of various initiatives undertaken.
• Ensure timely submission of required reports to accrediting agencies and regulatory bodies.

• Assist in the development, review, and updating of quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Disseminate information on quality policies and procedures to faculty, staff, and students.

• Conduct benchmarking exercises to identify best practices in quality assurance in higher education.
• Recommend and implement best practices to enhance the quality of academic and administrative processes.

• Analyze relevant data to assess the effectiveness of quality assurance measures.
• Prepare and submit periodic reports on quality assurance activities to the higher authorities.

• Organize workshops, seminars, and training programs to enhance the understanding of quality assurance principles among faculty and staff.
• Facilitate capacity building initiatives to strengthen the skills of academic and administrative units.

• Coordinate internal and external audits related to quality assurance.
• Collaborate with audit teams to address findings and implement corrective actions.

• Identify areas for continuous improvement in quality assurance processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement corrective and preventive actions.

• Ensure compliance with accreditation requirements and standards.
• Facilitate the preparation of accreditation documents and responses to accreditation bodies.

• Provide expert advice on quality assurance matters to various departments and units within the university.