Director - IQAC

Position: Director - IQAC (Internal Quality Assurance Cell)
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Institution: Dayananda Sagar University (DSU)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Senior Leadership Role
About DSU
Dayananda Sagar University, a premier multidisciplinary institution committed to academic excellence, innovation, research, and industry integration, invites applications from experienced academic leaders for the position of Director - Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC). The role is responsible for driving institutional quality enhancement initiatives, accreditation processes, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement aligned with national and international benchmarks.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and strengthen the University's IQAC framework in accordance with NAAC guidelines and quality assurance best practices.
Plan, monitor, and implement quality enhancement initiatives across academic, research, administrative, and student support functions.
Coordinate institutional accreditation and ranking activities including NAAC, NBA, NIRF, QS, THE, and other quality frameworks.
Develop quality benchmarks, KPIs, and institutional performance metrics.
Facilitate Academic and Administrative Audits (AAA) and support outcome-based education initiatives.
Prepare and submit AQAR, SSR, and other statutory quality assurance reports.
Collaborate with Deans, Directors, HoDs, faculty, and administrative units to ensure quality compliance and continuous improvement.
Promote best practices in teaching-learning, research, innovation, governance, and stakeholder engagement.
Conduct quality training, workshops, and capacity-building programs for faculty and staff.
Strengthen data-driven decision-making and institutional effectiveness through analytics and quality dashboards.
Support strategic planning for accreditation readiness, institutional rankings, and global recognition.
Eligibility & Experience
Ph.D. from a recognized university in any discipline.
Minimum 15 years of experience in higher education, with substantial exposure to academic administration, quality assurance, accreditation, and institutional development.
Experience in handling NAAC accreditation, AQAR, SSR preparation, NBA processes, NIRF submissions, and ranking frameworks.
Proven experience in leadership roles such as Dean, Professor, Director, Registrar, Controller of Examinations, or equivalent academic administrative positions.
Strong understanding of UGC, AICTE, NEP 2020, and higher education quality regulations.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
Desired Competencies
Strategic leadership and institutional quality management.
Accreditation and ranking expertise.
Data analytics and quality benchmarking.
Policy formulation and implementation.
Change management and process improvement.
Team leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
Excellence in documentation, reporting, and compliance.
What We Offer
Opportunity to shape quality excellence at one of India's leading emerging universities.
Collaborative and innovation-driven academic environment.
Platform to contribute to institutional growth, accreditation success, and global rankings.

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