Job Title: Compliance Coordinator
Reporting Relationship: Director of the Office of Institutional Effectiveness (OIE)
Location: Global Studies University, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Expected Starting Date: For immediate hire
Job Status: Full-time
Application Deadline: The position is open until filled
About Us: Located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, and following the successful launch of The Africa Institute in 2018, Global Studies University was established in 2023 as a non-profit institution for higher education by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah.
About The Position: The Compliance Coordinator works as part of a team in the GSU Office of Institutional Effectiveness (OIE) which is responsible for monitoring progress in matters related to Quality Enhancement and Assurance of GSU’s progress in areas of teaching, research, and knowledge production, with the objective of creating the best learning environment for faculty and graduate students, and most important is ensure that the institute achieves the highest ranking possible within the global educational ranking systems. The overall mission of the OIE is to provide support through the development of a mechanism for collecting data on the institute’s progress as required by UAE-CAA. The main objective of the OIE is to enhance the institute’s ranking according to the international standards of research and teaching institutions. Working collaboratively with other professionals in the OIE, academic programs and administrative units across GSU, the Compliance Coordinator ensures the conducting of an ongoing evaluation through feedback from faculty, students, and staff, leading to constant improvement and maintenance of academic standards. The goal is to demonstrate to all stakeholders the high quality of teaching, learning, research, and publishing output of its faculty and graduate students, and to make sure they meet the standards and expectations according to the best practices in global peer institutions. This will be achieved by developing risk-based institutional and subject-for-review processes.
Position Summary: The objective of the Compliance Coordinator is to support the Director of the Office of Institutional Effectiveness in all related business and operational functions of the OIE to ensure quality assurance of GSU. Furthermore, the Compliance Coordinator is responsible for working with administrators to review, manage, and maintain university policies and procedures and ensure the continuous compliance of the University with accrediting bodies. Reporting to the Director of OIE, the Compliance Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that the university’s policies, procedures, and practices comply with all relevant accreditation standards and regulatory requirements. This role is crucial in maintaining the institution’s accreditation status and ensuring that the university operates within the legal and regulatory framework set by educational authorities.
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If you are interested, kindly send an email with your CV and a Cover Letter to the following email: careers@theafricainstitute.org. Please mention the position you are applying for in the subject line.
Salary and further compensation commensurate with degree and experience. Benefits package includes health insurance, housing, and transportation, children’s school fees allowances subject to coordination of benefits.
The Africa Institute (GSU) is committed to fair employment practices and encourages women and men of all national, ethnic, and religious backgrounds to apply and join our expanding team. UAE nationals are encouraged to apply.
We anticipate a high number of applications and will do our best to respond to any queries. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted in the first instance.
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