ABOUT ALU
At the African Leadership University (ALU), we're more than just an institution—we're a catalyst for transformation. Our mission is to develop a new generation of ethical and entrepreneurial leaders who will shape Africa's future. Through our innovative curriculum, focus on experiential learning, and vibrant pan-African community, we empower students to become changemakers, problem-solvers, and innovators. At ALU, we're not just teaching; we're nurturing the leaders who will drive Africa's progress and prosperity in the 21st century
We are dedicated to fostering an open yet secure environment, balancing the safety of students, staff, and visitors with respect for individual rights, and safeguarding responsibilities.
HOW WE WORK
The ALU Team works in starkly different ways to traditional academic bureaucracies. We approach education from first principles, empower individuals to design, test, and implement creative new ideas, and work closely together to craft transformative learning experiences. We are deeply passionate about our students and excited by the challenge of building something entirely new.
The African Leadership University is committed to ensuring the safety and Well-being of all students under our care. As part of this commitment , we have a comprehensive safeguarding policy in place, which outlines our Zero-tolerance approach to any violation of safeguarding.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Lead Accreditation and Quality Assurance is a position of mid-managerial responsibility whereby they will report to the Director Accreditation and Quality Assurance on the overall quality assurance and licensing of one or more ALU institutions as assigned under their portfolio.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Institutional Effectiveness and Efficiency
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Manage and administer the administrative aspects of all the Quality Assurance Office,
- Lead the organisation of workshops and training sessions on quality improvement methodologies and tools.
Prestige and Professional Accreditations
- To collaborate and manage the timely operations with regard to regulatory , prestige and professional accreditations.
- To collaborate and manage the time operations in relation to internal quality assurance systems and standards development.
Stakeholder Engagement and Support
- Lead academic departments, BUs and student services regarding the operational aspects of quality assurance projects and objectives.
- Act as a point of contact for project implementation queries providing guidance and support to academic units on timelines and progress on quality assurance projects..
- Members of committees and working groups focused on quality assurance and academic governance.
- Lead cross-functional teams to implement quality improvement projects, monitoring progress, and ensuring sustainable outcomes.
Planning and Leadership Development
- Assist the Director in developing strategies for the operational management of the Quality Assurance office, identifying opportunities to plan and execute projects.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES
Education
- An undergraduate Honours qualification from a recognised university in any field.
Experience
- 4-7 years minimum experience in a Project-operations/Management consulting environment where operations focus was in Tertiary Education-ops, including quality management and regulatory operations/engagement.
- Understanding & hands-on experience in the Operations-management of Tertiary-ed Accreditation
- projects(multi-year) i.e NECHE; qualifications-accreditation; Partner-institution collaborations etc.
Skills and Competencies
- Ability to understand quality assurance -related processes and projects
- Proficiency in managing quality assurance projects, from planning through execution and reporting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
- Strong focus on accuracy, consistency, and ensuring timely outcomes of projects and operation.
- Ability to engage, influence, and collaborate with various stakeholders across the university.
- Open to evolving responsibilities, especially in preparation for transitioning into a Lead role.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Potential for role advancement within a dynamic, quality-focused department
- Opportunities to contribute to institutional change and academic excellence
Location: Remote (May require travel where applicable).
