Director of Quality Assurance and Institutional Effectiveness (Position Requires Relocation to Kuwait)
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About the Role
American International University in Kuwait seeks a Director of Quality Assurance and Institutional Effectiveness to lead accreditation, assessment, and continuous improvement. The role requires a doctoral degree and 7-10 years of progressive experience in higher education quality assurance.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee institutional quality assurance, assessment, and institutional effectiveness processes
- Coordinate institutional and program level accreditation activities, including self studies, reports, and site visits
- Ensure ongoing compliance with national and international accreditation and quality standards
- Develop and maintain institutional assessment frameworks and performance indicators
- Collaborate with academic and administrative units to support continuous improvement initiatives
- Monitor, analyze, and report institutional effectiveness data to senior leadership
- Supervise quality assurance, accreditation, and assessment staff
- Support strategic planning and policy development related to quality and effectiveness
- Prepare reports and documentation for leadership, governing bodies, and accrediting agencies
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in Education, Higher Education Administration, Institutional Research, or a related field
- Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive experience in quality assurance, accreditation, or institutional effectiveness within higher education
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience required
- Strong knowledge of higher education quality assurance, accreditation, and assessment practices
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
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Job Title and Location
- Job Title: Director of Quality Assurance and Institutional Effectiveness
- Location: Kuwait, position requires relocation.
- Note: The position accepts unaccompanied candidates only.
- Classification: Institutional Effectiveness
- Location: Jahra, Kuwait
Job Purpose
- The Director of Quality Assurance and Institutional Effectiveness is responsible for leading and overseeing all quality assurance, assessment, accreditation, and institutional effectiveness activities.
- The role ensures compliance with national and international accreditation standards, promotes a culture of continuous improvement, and supports data driven decision making across academic and administrative units.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee institutional quality assurance, assessment, and institutional effectiveness processes
- Coordinate institutional and program level accreditation activities, including self studies, reports, and site visits
- Ensure ongoing compliance with national and international accreditation and quality standards
- Develop and maintain institutional assessment frameworks and performance indicators
- Collaborate with academic and administrative units to support continuous improvement initiatives
- Monitor, analyze, and report institutional effectiveness data to senior leadership
- Supervise quality assurance, accreditation, and assessment staff
- Support strategic planning and policy development related to quality and effectiveness
- Prepare reports and documentation for leadership, governing bodies, and accrediting agencies
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of higher education quality assurance, accreditation, and assessment practices
- Demonstrated experience managing accreditation or institutional effectiveness processes
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to work collaboratively across academic and administrative units
- High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and institutional data or reporting systems
Education and Experience
- Doctoral degree in Education, Higher Education Administration, Institutional Research, or a related field (required)
- Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive experience in quality assurance, accreditation, or institutional effectiveness within higher education
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience required
About American International University
- American International University (AIU) is a private institution in Kuwait, founded in 2019, offering undergraduate programs based on the American higher education model.
- AIU provides degree programs in Engineering, Architecture and Design, and Business Administration, with English as the language of instruction.
- The University is committed to fostering intellectual, cultural, and personal growth for all members of its community, preparing graduates for leadership roles in a global society.
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