Strategic Academic Quality Lead

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Auckland Institute of Studies (AIS) is seeking an experienced academic quality assurance practitioner to lead day-to-day development, operation and improvement of its academic quality systems on a full-time, onsite basis. You will report to the Quality Director and ensure governance, policies and procedures remain current and compliant.

Collaborating with academic leaders and administrative services, you will guide staff in quality assurance practices, identify risks, and provide training and

Qualifications

• Experience in tertiary education quality assurance, compliance or academic management.
• Familiarity with NZQA requirements and quality assurance expectations for degree-level provision.
• Ability to interpret regulation and policy and translate into clear, proportionate processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective academic governance cycles, reporting and decision tracking.
• Lead development and review of policies, procedures and the Quality Management System.
• Lead academic quality assurance processes including moderation, assessment standards and integrity procedures.
• Coordinate quality reporting and evidence for governance, monitoring, audits and external engagements.
• Identify quality and compliance risks and escalate material concerns to the Quality Director.
• Provide practical guidance and quality development to staff.
• Set priorities and provide day-to-day direction for staff.
• Work across Academic Delivery, Administrative Services and Student Services to embed consistent quality practices.

Skills

Tertiary education QA

Compliance management

Academic governance

Policy writing

Analytical / evidence review

Tools

SELMA

Moodle

CRM

Microsoft 365

Job description

Auckland Institute of Studies (AIS) is seeking an experienced academic quality assurance practitioner to lead day-to-day development, operation and improvement of its academic quality systems on a full-time, onsite basis. You will report to the Quality Director and ensure governance, policies and procedures remain current and compliant.

Collaborating with academic leaders and administrative services, you will guide staff in quality assurance practices, identify risks, and provide training and