Accreditation Manager (East London Hybrid/Remote)

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

ENVIRONMENT:

DRIVE qualification applications and coordinate the review of Institutional governance and quality processes and evidence, in line with regulatory requirements as the next Accreditation Manager sought by a dynamic Online Learning Platform. The successful incumbent will require a Diploma or Bachelor qualification in the field of Business Management/Risk Management with 3-5 years of managerial experience, within an accreditation role/environment including experience with technology utilised in the management of student data. You will also need strong project management skills, administered through effective planning, prioritising, and organising of resources.

DUTIES:

Programme Accreditation & Governance –

• In collaboration with the Head: Faculty, drive the preparation and submission of new qualification applications, by:
• Ensure adequate market research is conducted to establish market demand.
• Source, and liaise with, subject matter experts to perform industry and academic reviews of proposed curriculums.
• Prepare, labelling and storing application-related documentation per Institutional requirements.
• Keep abreast with regulatory requirements regarding criteria for new programme applications and common pain points in achieving programme accreditation.
• Ensure the quality and alignment of application documents to Institutional, industry and regulatory requirements.
• Keep abreast with Institutional changes which may affect programme application evidence.
• In collaboration with the Head: Faculty and Compliance Manager, ensure Institutional readiness for regulatory audits, by:
• Ensure that programme coordination and support, and Institutional policies align with current regulatory requirements for accreditation.
• Ensure appropriate evidence is collected, maintained and reviewed, to substantiate institutional quality management across qualification programmes.
• Conduct internal reviews on existing processes with an eye to improve overall programme delivery and governance.
• Coordinate audit preparation activities and monitoring corrective actions arising from regulatory feedback and audit outcomes.
• In collaboration with the Head: Faculty and Compliance Manager, ensure the preparation, review and submission of reports to regulatory bodies, per the Institutional compliance calendar.

Project Management -

• Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, using Institutional project management software.
• Liaise with multiple internal and external stakeholders in the preparation, review and submission of programme applications.
• Support relationship management and ongoing engagement between the Institution and the various regulators e.g. SAQA, CHE and DHET.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications –

• Diploma or Bachelor qualification in the field of Business Management/Risk Management.
• A Postgraduate qualification in education will be advantageous.

Experience/Skills –

• 3-5 Years of managerial experience, within an accreditation role/environment.
• Successful track record in the application and approval of Higher Education programmes.
• Experience with technology utilised in the management of student data.
• Strong project management skills, administered through effective planning, prioritising, and organising of resources.
• Managing executive and external stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrable competencies in MS Office Suite.
• Proficiency in data analytics and reporting.
• Experience in using online regulatory online application portals.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Self-driven and performance focused.
• Attention to detail, critical eye, creative thinker and problem solver.
• Strategic perspective to development, business planning, and execution.
• Critical thinker and problem solver.
• Digitally literate, focusing on reporting and technology utilised for reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written communicator.
• Strong data analytics and reporting skills.