Manager, Quality Assurance - Uxbridge, United Kingdom - Navitas

Navitas

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Uxbridge, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are looking for a Manager, Quality Assurance to join our team at Brunel University London Pathway College (BPC) in Uxbridge.

You will provide management of quality assurance systems and policies across the College; ensuring compliance with College and partner University quality assurance regulations and requirements of external stakeholders.

Providinganalysis, briefings, reportsand detailed plans for internal reviews and support and assist in the coordination of external reviews and inspections.

Giving specialist advice and guidance to colleagues across the College, partner University and students.

Manager, Quality Assurance Role:

To manage the College's quality assurance arrangements, ensuring that relevant regulations, policies, and codes of practice are kept under review and updated in accordance with Navitas Academic Registry and the partner University senate regulations andto conform to external regulatory guidance, notably from the Office for Students and the Quality Assurance Agency.
To coordinate the planning and management of internal reviews and support and assist in the coordination of external reviews, working closely with the Director of Learning and Teaching and Director of Academic and Student Services and other stakeholdersto coordinate effective data capture and validation procedures for the production of annual monitoring documentation and periodic programme review.
To undertake process reviews and audits, supporting the design, development and implementation of quality management systems and standard operating procedures across the College.
To coordinate and provide support for the design and development of new programmes, and modules, working closely with Director of Learning and Teaching.
To provide detailed analysis in relation to feedback from internal reviews, external reviews, Academic Misconduct, Extenuating Circumstances and Academic Appeals.
To liaise closely with the Director of Learning and Teaching, providing support in relation to academic quality and standards, and acting as effective liaison with related College Boards and Committees.
To support and advise Student & Academic Services and collaborative colleagues in relation to quality assurance and enhancement matters. To include advice on the impact of new developments in relation to external regulatory and reporting requirements andamendments to internal quality processes and procedures
To manage and support the academic standards and quality enhancement in the assessment delivery across the college, overseeing academic quality assurance functions such as assessment approval.
At all times, maintain professional standards in relationships, demonstrating a commitment to upholding Equal Opportunities and Diversity principles.
To undertake any appropriate training which may be required to enhance performance in relation to the duties of the post.

Manager, Quality Assurance Requirements:

Essential

Postgraduate degree
Strong knowledge of quality assurance and curriculum design/development
Strong understanding of UK HE policies and practices
Strong understanding of academic qualityrelated processes
Knowledge of regulatory and other related bodies including the Quality Assurance Agency, Office of the Independent Adjudicator and Office for Students
Evidence of improving academic outcomes such as pass rate, retention, progression, and student satisfaction
Experience of working in a fastpaced environment
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders
Experience handling and prioritising multiple workloads
Ability to conduct advanced research and analysis
Experience of leading academic projects

Desirable

Knowledge of the HE sector
Experience of developing policies and strategies
Experience of designing academic quality related processes
Evidence of using datainformed practices to produce written reports and action plans
FHEA Status

About Us:

BPC is part of Navitas, one of the world's largest and most successful education providers, offering life-changing study opportunities to tens of thousands of students and professionals every year. With 120 institutions in 31 countries and thousandsof staff based throughout the world, Navitas is a truly global entity and provides outstanding career opportunities to ambitious, talented and motivated people.
**Closing Date: 3/3/2023