Head of Quality Assurance & Accreditation

Riyadh University of Arts جامعة الرياض للفنون; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Riyadh University of Arts (RUA) seeks a senior professional to lead accreditation readiness and academic quality improvements across its programs. The role maintains accreditation registers, coordinates evidence collection and site-visit preparation, manages corrective actions, and monitors quality data to drive continuous improvement aligned with RUA's strategic priorities.

The incumbent will guide faculty and staff readiness, maintain audit-ready documentation, and support reliable reporting

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in quality assurance, accreditation, or higher education administration.
• Experience coordinating accreditation cycles with evidence management and reporting.
• Ability to lead teams and work with senior stakeholders.
• Strong data analysis to identify issues and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Academic Excellence department’s business plan from Quality Assurance & Accreditation standpoint.
• Develop the operational plan for Quality Assurance & Accreditation section in line with Academic Excellence department’s business plan.
• Implement plans and provide input to enable achievement of Quality Assurance & Accreditation section’s goals that support Academic Excellence department’s plans.
• Participate in Academic Excellence department’s budgeting exercise and provide input from Quality Assurance & Accreditation section’s standpoint.
• Ensure effective utilization of the section’s budget and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered.
• Lead the design and implementation of Quality Assurance & Accreditation related policies and procedures covering all areas of activity so that all relevant procedural / legislative requirements are fulfilled.

Skills

Creativity and adaptability

Customer orientation

Excellence execution

Communication and collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Higher Education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, Assessment and Evaluation, or closely related field

Doctoral degree preferred

Professional certification in QA/accreditation or project management advantageous

Job description

Riyadh University of Arts (RUA) seeks a senior professional to lead accreditation readiness and academic quality improvements across its programs. The role maintains accreditation registers, coordinates evidence collection and site-visit preparation, manages corrective actions, and monitors quality data to drive continuous improvement aligned with RUA's strategic priorities.

The incumbent will guide faculty and staff readiness, maintain audit-ready documentation, and support reliable reporting