Director of Accreditation

About the role

The Director of Accreditation leads the university’s accreditation efforts across institutional and programmatic domains, both locally and internationally. Reporting to the Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation, this role serves as the primary internal expert on accreditation standards and coordinates all related activities.

Key responsibilities

• Set and lead the university’s overall accreditation strategy, timelines, and priorities.
• Act as the institutional expert on accreditation standards, advising senior leadership and disseminating guidance.
• Track accreditation cycles, renewal deadlines, and reporting obligations for all accrediting bodies.
• Lead the preparation of self‑study reports and coordinate evidence collection from academic and administrative offices.
• Monitor substantive institutional changes and manage notification and approval processes with accrediting bodies.
• Ensure consistency of data submitted to accrediting agencies and regulatory authorities.
• Serve as the primary liaison for accrediting bodies, the Ministry of Education, and external peer reviewers.
• Plan and coordinate logistics for accreditation site visits, including scheduling, briefing participants, and preparing materials.

Required profile

Required skills