Assistant Director of Quality Assurance (Nicosia)

About the role

Our client, a leading higher education institution in Cyprus, is looking for an experienced Assistant Director of Quality Assurance to support accreditation, quality assurance and continuous improvement activities across the university.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate quality‑assurance, accreditation and programme review processes institution‑wide.
• Prepare and submit documentation to accreditation and regulatory bodies.
• Monitor compliance with internal policies, quality standards and external regulations.
• Organise external evaluation visits and manage accreditation timelines.
• Maintain quality‑assurance records, databases and related documentation.
• Develop and implement QA policies, procedures and operational processes.
• Support periodic review activities and strategic development initiatives.
• Draft reports, committee papers, meeting minutes and other quality‑related records.
• Collaborate with academic departments, programme leaders and senior management to drive continuous improvement.
• Assist in the launch of new academic programmes and related QA initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Quality Management, Education or a related field.
• Proven experience in quality assurance, accreditation or higher‑education administration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Fluent in Greek and English, both written and spoken.
• Professional, proactive and collaborative attitude with strong attention to detail.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Database management
• Statistical analysis software
• Reporting tools