Director (IQAC)

Job descriptionDirector – IQAC (Internal Quality Assurance Cell)Reports To:Chairperson – IQAC / Principal / Director General / ManagementLocation:Accurate Group of Institutions, Greater NoidaPosition Summary:The Director–IQAC is responsible for planning, guiding, and monitoring the Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Enhancement (QE) activities of the institution. The role involves getting approval / affiliation from NBA / NAAC / autonomous status and NIRF certification of education institute.Develop a culture of continuous improvement in academic, administrative, and co-curricular processes to meet NAAC, NBA, AICTE, and other accreditation standards.The incumbent ensures institutional quality benchmarking, internal audits, documentation, and policy implementation aligned with national and international quality parameters.Key Responsibilities:1. Strategic Planning & Policy Formulation- Develop and implement a comprehensive Quality Assurance framework aligned with institutional vision, mission, and goals.- Formulate quality policies, strategies, and operational plans to ensure continuous improvement.- Coordinate with management and academic heads for institutional strategic development.2. Accreditation & Compliance- Prepare, manage, and oversee all accreditation-related processes including NAAC, NBA, AICTE, NIRF, and other statutory requirements.- Ensure timely preparation and submission of AQARs (Annual Quality Assurance Reports) and Self-Study Reports (SSR).- Maintain and monitor compliance with regulatory bodies like AICTE, UGC, affiliating university, etc.- Liaise with accreditation agencies and organize assessment visits.3. Quality Monitoring & Auditing- Establish and implement internal quality assurance mechanisms for academic and administrative units.- Conduct Internal Academic and Administrative Audits (AAA) periodically and prepare evaluation reports.- Design performance indicators and benchmarks for departments and monitor outcomes.4. Data Management & Documentation- Develop an institutional data management system (MIS/Dashboard) for tracking quality parameters.- Maintain systematic documentation of institutional activities, feedback, and reports for audit and accreditation.- Ensure data integrity and evidence-based reporting.5. Teaching-Learning & Research Enhancement- Promote innovative teaching-learning methodologies and outcomes-based education (OBE).- Facilitate faculty development programs, workshops, and seminars on quality enhancement.- Encourage and monitor faculty and student research, publications, patents, and consultancy.6. Institutional Best Practices & Benchmarking- Identify, document, and disseminate institutional best practices.- Benchmark institutional performance against national and international standards.- Coordinate with different committees and departments to adopt global best practices.7. Training & Capacity Building- Organize training programs on quality assurance, accreditation, and institutional development.- Build internal capacity among faculty and staff on quality documentation and evaluation.8. Reporting & Communication- Submit periodic reports to management and statutory bodies on quality initiatives.- Ensure transparency and effective communication of IQAC activities across departments.- Prepare presentations, minutes, and action plans from IQAC meetings.Qualifications & Experience:Educational Qualification:- B.Tech, M.Tech, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related field.- Master’s degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent in a relevant field.Experience:- Minimum 10–15 years of experience in higher education, with at least 5 years in academic administration, quality assurance, or accreditation processes.- Proven experience in NAAC/NBA/AICTE/NIRF processes and institutional audits.Skills & Competencies:- Strong understanding of national and international quality frameworks (NAAC, NBA, NIRF / AUTONOMOUS STATUS FOR INSTITUTE).- Excellent leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.- Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills.- Proficiency in data analysis, report writing, and use of MIS tools.- Ability to work collaboratively with academic and administrative departments.