HEI Advisory

P S Quality Certification Private Limited; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

P S Quality Certification Private Limited is seeking an Accreditation Consultant to guide universities and colleges through NAAC, NBA, NIRF, and related frameworks. You will analyze data, identify gaps, and streamline documentation to achieve successful accreditation outcomes.

The role emphasizes advisory mentoring, quality assurance, and client training, leveraging a strong academic background and 5+ years of experience in higher education settings.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to data accuracy.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Hands-on experience with NAAC (criteria coordination) or NBA (SAR preparation) is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Guide client institutions on NAAC, NBA, and NIRF requirements and metrics.
• Conduct gap analysis of academic, administrative, and research profiles.
• Formulate actionable roadmaps to improve institutional grading and rankings.
• Review SSR, IIQA, and AQAR documents and assist with IQAC setup.
• Deliver workshops and training for client faculty and management.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Master of Engineering or PhD in relevant discipline

Job description

We are a premier Higher Education Institution (HEI) Advisory Consultancy dedicated to guiding universities and colleges toward academic excellence. We specialize in strategic mentoring, quality assurance, and end-to-end support for national accreditation and ranking frameworks.

We are seeking dynamic Lecturers, Assistant Professors, and Academic Administrators looking to transition their institutional expertise into a impactful consulting career.

Role Overview

Industry: Higher Education Advisory & Quality Support

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: [Insert Location / Remote / Hybrid]

As an Accreditation Consultant, you will leverage your academic background to guide client institutions through the rigorous processes of NAAC, NBA, NIRF, and other regulatory frameworks. You will act as the subject matter expert, analyzing institutional data, identifying gaps, and streamlining documentation to ensure successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Advisory & Strategic Mentoring

• Guide client institutions (Universities/Colleges) on the requirements, benchmarks, and metrics of NAAC, NBA, and NIRF.
• Conduct gap analysis of client institutions’ academic, administrative, and research profiles.
• Formulate actionable roadmaps to improve institutional grading and rankings.

2. Documentation & Quality Assurance

• Review and refine Self-Study Reports (SSR), Institutional Information for Quality Assessment (IIQA), and Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR).
• Assist clients in setting up robust Internal Quality Assurance Cells (IQAC).
• Ensure precise data aggregation across all accreditation criteria (Curricular Aspects, Teaching-Learning, Research, Infrastructure, etc.).

3. Client Management & Training

• Conduct workshops and training sessions for client faculty and management on accreditation readiness.
• Maintain strong, professional relationships with institutional heads and stakeholders.

Job Requirements

• Education: Master of Engineering (M.E. / M.Tech) or Ph.D. in a relevant discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of academic experience as a Lecturer, Assistant Professor, or Academic Coordinator.
• Core Expertise: * Hands-on experience in handling NAAC (criteria coordination) or NBA (SAR preparation) within an institution is mandatory.
• Deep understanding of UGC, AICTE, and NIRF guidelines.
• Skills:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (essential for client interaction and report writing).
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to data accuracy.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

What We Offer

• An opportunity to transition from traditional teaching to a high-growth corporate/consulting career.
• Exposure to diverse educational ecosystems and leadership teams across the country.
• Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.