Under the guidance of the Manager of QU Health Academic Quality Assurance, monitors, facilitates and coordinates the continuous improvement of academic offerings and existing programs at QU Health. Performs professional level duties related to the curriculum programs at QU Health. Coordinates the curriculum approval and enhancement process at QU Health. Supports faculty and departments through research, evaluation and summarization of program proposals. Functions as focal point on the curriculum process. Ensures that university’s educational standards, rules and regulations are followed.

Key Responsibilities

1. Coordinates the Curriculum Enhancement process.
2. Works in partnership with QU Health colleges and programs to design and maintain high-quality curricula and to plan curriculum developments such as the restructuring of existing programs, development of new courses, and changes in the attributes of existing courses.
3. Serves as a resource person to faculty, staff, and management on curriculum enhancement requirements. Works collaboratively with faculty, staff and management to ensure compliance with Qatar University rules and policies.
4. Facilitates and coordinates the work of the QU Health Curriculum Enhancement Committee and the QU Health Learning Outcome and Assessment Committee; Attends committee meetings and ensures that meeting minutes are distributed in a timely manner.
5. Coordinates and follows up on the development of the university catalogs.
6. Reviews, evaluates curriculum enhancement request and proposals from programs and colleges.
7. Coordinates and liaises with the university level Curriculum Enhancement Committee.
8. Collects, maintains, and organizes curriculum enhancement related data; reviews curriculum and course related data, and provides data analysis and reporting as needed.
9. Provide periodic reports on the curriculum enhancement process and its outcomes.
10. Work in partnership with the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs to ensure consistency and accuracy of curriculum and course related records.
11. As directed, conducts benchmark research for new programs; and supports the development of feasibility studies for new programs. Supports the evaluation of proposed curriculum to determine quality and impact on college curriculum.
12. Assists with special projects and identifying training needs involving program development, administration and articulation.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Certifications

• An earned Master degree. A PhD is preferable.
• A minimum of five years of progressive experience in higher education.
• Demonstrable experience in curriculum design and development and quality assurance processes.
• Knowledge of instruction and teaching methods needs assessment and research methods.
• Knowledge of student learning outcomes and assessment.
• Effective communication skills, both in oral and written form, ability to communicate technical information in a clear and understandable manner.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to utilize computer technology for communication, data gathering and reporting activities.

Languages

• English is required
• Arabic is a plus.

Experience

• Normally a minimum of five years of professional experience in an academic environment or professional association preferred.

Competencies

Behavioral Competencies

Proficiency Level

• Attention to Detail - Advanced
• Interactive Communication - Intermediate
• Reliability and Dependability - Advanced
• Relationship Building - Intermediate
• Teamwork and Collaborative Working - Advanced
• Negotiation and Persuasion - Basic
• Time Management - Advanced
• Organizational Awareness - Intermediate
• Service Excellence - Intermediate

Technical Competencies

Proficiency Level

• Organizational Performance Management - Intermediate
• Quality and Accreditation - Advanced

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Customer satisfaction
  Time required to effectively respond to inquiries and resolve issues
• Data accuracy and reliability