Manager - Accreditation & Compliance

Higher Colleges of Technology; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Higher Colleges of Technology invites a seasoned leader to drive institutional accreditation, re-accreditation, and compliance across the organization in Dubai. You will shape strategy, manage evidence, and coordinate reporting to ensure alignment with regulatory standards and internal policies.

You will partner with leadership and accreditation bodies, oversee readiness for cycles, track findings and improvements, and mentor cross-functional teams to maintain high standards of quality and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred, with English & Arabic fluency.
• Advanced MS Office; strong knowledge of accreditation/regulatory standards.
• 7+ years in accreditation, quality assurance, or compliance; leading cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement accreditation and compliance strategy, framework, and annual plans.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise leadership on risks and readiness.
• Build relationships with accreditation and regulatory bodies.
• Lead institutional readiness for accreditation cycles.
• Collect, validate, and manage accreditation evidence and data.
• Prepare and submit self-assessment and compliance reports.
• Track deadlines, findings, and improvement actions.

Skills

Advanced MS Office

Accreditation/regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Lead HCT’s institutional accreditation, re‑accreditation, and compliance activities. Ensure the organization meets all accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies through strategic planning, evidence management, reporting, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational:

• Develop & implement accreditation/compliance strategy, framework, and annual plans
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise leadership on risks and readiness
• Build relationships with accreditation/regulatory bodies
• Lead institutional readiness for accreditation cycles
• Collect, validate, and manage accreditation evidence and data
• Prepare and submit self‑assessment and compliance reports
• Track deadlines, findings, and improvement actions

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s required; Master’s preferred; English & Arabic fluency required
• Skills: Advanced MS Office; strong accreditation/regulatory knowledge
• Experience: 7+ years in accreditation, quality assurance, or compliance; experience leading accreditation processes and managing cross‑functional projects

Core Competencies:

• Technical: Institutional accreditation (A), quality assurance (A), evidence/data management (A)
• Behavioral: Communication, teamwork, analytical problem-solving, adaptability, customer focus
• Leadership: Strategic planning, decision‑making, team development, change management