Institutional Effectiveness Senior Specialist

Role Overview

Institutional Effectiveness Senior Specialist at Khalifa University. The role drives the university's Quality Assurance Framework, manages data collection and analysis, coordinates audits and accreditation activities, and produces key institutional publications.

Role Purpose

Ensure compliance with accreditation standards, inform institutional decision-making through data analysis, and foster a culture of continuous improvement across academic and administrative units.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance Framework

• Develop and implement Khalifa University's Quality Assurance Framework aligned with accreditation standards.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors to verify compliance and support improvement initiatives.

Data Management & Analysis

• Coordinate data collection, validation, and documentation for Quality Assurance reviews and audits.
• Analyze academic and administrative performance data, identify improvement areas, and monitor enhancement plans.
• Create analytical dashboards and summaries highlighting trends and actionable insights.

Stakeholder Feedback & Engagement

• Design and administer surveys, focus groups, and other feedback tools to capture stakeholder input.
• Facilitate capacity-building activities such as workshops, consultation sessions, and training on Quality Assurance practices.

Institutional Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare and contribute to the Factbook, Annual Report, and other institutional publications ensuring data accuracy.
• Compile and submit institutional data to MoHESR, ADEK, QS, THE and other external bodies.

Governance & Compliance

• Adhere to information security and confidentiality policies and promote a safe, healthy work environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Mathematics, IT or a related field.
• Minimum 4 to 7 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in quality assurance, accreditation, or institutional effectiveness.
• Familiarity with higher education accreditation standards and reporting requirements.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience designing and administering surveys, focus groups, or similar feedback mechanisms.
• Knowledge of information security and data confidentiality best practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively across academic and administrative departments.