Director - Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)

Galgotias University; Varanasi; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Galgotias University seeks a Director of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) to lead quality assurance initiatives, develop institutional frameworks, and monitor compliance with NAAC, UGC, NBA, and other standards. The role emphasizes fostering continuous improvement across academic, research, and governance functions and strengthening accreditation activities.

The incumbent will organize audits, oversee SSR/AQAR preparation, and guide policy with a focus on institutional excellence and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. from a recognized university in a relevant discipline.
• Extensive experience in higher education quality assurance and accreditation.
• Leadership experience in IQAC, accreditation, or academic quality management.

Responsibilities

• Lead IQAC and formulate institutional quality policies.
• Develop quality benchmarks, KPIs, and SOPs for processes.
• Drive continuous quality improvement across departments.
• Oversee NAAC/NIRF accreditation activities and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with statutory bodies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

UGC/NAAC guidelines

Quality management

Documentation & reporting

Leadership & stakeholder mgmt

Data analytics

MIS proficiency

MS Office

Education

Ph.D. in a relevant discipline

Job description

Position Summary

Job Description – Director, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)

The Director – IQAC will lead the University's quality assurance and enhancement initiatives by developing, implementing, and monitoring institutional quality frameworks in accordance with UGC, NAAC, NBA, NEP 2020, and other national and international quality standards. The role is responsible for fostering a culture of continuous improvement across academic, research, administrative, and governance functions while strengthening accreditation, rankings, and institutional excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Quality Leadership
• Lead the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and formulate institutional quality policies.
• Develop quality benchmarks, KPIs, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for academic and administrative processes.
• Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement across all departments.
• Advise university leadership on quality enhancement strategies and institutional excellence initiatives.
• Accreditation & Regulatory Compliance
• Lead NAAC accreditation and re-accreditation processes.
• Coordinate preparation of SSR, AQAR, IIQA, and other accreditation documentation.
• Ensure compliance with UGC, AICTE, NBA, PCI, NMC, BCI, COA, and other statutory requirements, as applicable.
• Organize internal quality audits and compliance reviews.
• Rankings & Benchmarking
• Lead institutional participation in NIRF, QS, THE, AISHE, and other national and international ranking frameworks.
• Analyze ranking parameters and recommend improvement strategies.
• Benchmark institutional performance against leading universities.
• Academic Quality Enhancement
• Monitor curriculum design, Outcome-Based Education (OBE), teaching-learning processes, and assessment systems.
• Facilitate academic and administrative audits.
• Promote innovative teaching methodologies, digital learning, and faculty development programmes.
• Monitor academic performance indicators and recommend improvement measures.
• Data Management & Documentation
• Develop and maintain institutional databases and Management Information Systems (MIS).
• Ensure systematic collection, validation, and analysis of institutional data.
• Prepare quality reports and presentations for statutory bodies and university leadership.
• Maintain documentation and evidence required for accreditation and audits.
• Capacity Building
• Organize workshops, seminars, FDPs, and quality awareness programmes.
• Train faculty and staff on accreditation processes, documentation, and quality standards.
• Promote best practices and institutional innovation.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Establish structured feedback mechanisms for students, faculty, alumni, employers, and other stakeholders.
• Analyze feedback and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with academic departments, administrative offices, and external agencies to strengthen institutional quality.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. from a recognized university in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 12–15 years of experience in higher education, including significant experience in quality assurance, accreditation, academic administration, or institutional planning.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience in IQAC, accreditation, or academic quality management is preferred.
• Experience with NAAC accreditation (Cycle I/II/III), NIRF, AISHE, NBA, and institutional ranking frameworks is highly desirable.

Required Skills

• In-depth knowledge of UGC, NAAC, NBA, and NEP 2020 guidelines.
• Expertise in institutional planning, quality management, and accreditation.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and reporting skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in data analytics, MIS, Microsoft Office, and quality management tools.
• Ability to drive institutional change and continuous improvement.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Successful NAAC accreditation and grade improvement.
• Improvement in NIRF, QS, and THE rankings.
• Timely submission of AQAR, SSR, and regulatory reports.
• Effective implementation of academic and administrative quality initiatives.
• Completion of internal audits and quality reviews.Faculty and staff participation in quality enhancement programmes.
• Continuous improvement in institutional quality metrics and stakeholder satisfaction.