Head – IQAC (Rankings, Accreditations & Affiliations)
Department: IQAC / Academics & Quality Assurance
Location: BG Road, The GIBS MIND Valley, Bengaluru
Organization: Global Institute of Business Studies (GIBS Business School)
Position Summary
GIBS Business School is seeking a highly experienced and academically driven professional for the role of Head – IQAC (Rankings, Accreditations & Affiliations) to lead institutional quality initiatives, accreditation processes, ranking frameworks, and academic compliance activities.
The ideal candidate should possess strong teaching experience along with expertise in academic quality assurance, accreditation standards, institutional rankings, and regulatory compliance. The role requires leading the IQAC team in driving continuous improvement, academic excellence, policy implementation, and institutional development aligned with national and international standards.
The candidate will also contribute to teaching, faculty mentoring, academic planning, and institutional strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
IQAC Leadership & Quality Assurance
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Lead and manage the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and ensure effective implementation of quality initiatives.
- Develop and execute quality benchmarks, academic audits, and institutional best practices.
- Drive continuous improvement processes across academic and administrative functions.
- Coordinate preparation and submission of AQARs, SSRs, and quality assurance reports.
Rankings, Accreditations & Affiliations
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Lead accreditation and ranking processes including NBA, NAAC, NIRF, AICTE, AACSB, and other regulatory or international frameworks.
- Coordinate institutional data collection, documentation, compliance tracking, and report preparation for accreditation and ranking bodies.
- Maintain affiliations and ensure compliance with university, AICTE, and statutory requirements.
- Monitor changes in accreditation policies, ranking methodologies, and quality standards.
Academic & Teaching Responsibilities
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Teach management or allied subjects as per institutional requirements.
- Support academic planning, curriculum development, and outcome-based education initiatives.
- Mentor faculty members in academic quality enhancement and compliance practices.
- Conduct FDPs, workshops, seminars, and quality awareness sessions.
Institutional Development
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Collaborate with departments to improve academic performance, research output, student outcomes, and institutional visibility.
- Develop quality enhancement strategies aligned with institutional vision and strategic goals.
- Facilitate documentation and implementation of academic processes, SOPs, and best practices.
- Support innovation, research, and academic excellence initiatives.
Team Leadership & Coordination
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Lead, mentor, and manage the IQAC team effectively.
- Coordinate with academic departments, administrative teams, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders.
- Ensure timely completion of accreditation deliverables, audits, and institutional reporting activities.
Reporting & Documentation
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Maintain institutional records related to rankings, accreditations, audits, and quality initiatives.
- Prepare analytical reports, presentations, compliance documents, and institutional performance reviews.
- Develop and monitor KPIs related to academic quality and institutional growth.
Qualifications
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PhD in Management, Education, Commerce, or a related discipline.
- Strong academic background with teaching experience in Higher Education Institutions / Business Schools.
- Minimum 8–15 years of experience in academics, IQAC, accreditation, rankings, or institutional quality management.
- Hands-on experience in handling NAAC, NBA, NIRF, AICTE, or other accreditation and ranking frameworks is mandatory.
Preferred Candidate Profile
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Academician with strong expertise in teaching, quality assurance, and institutional development.
- Experience in leading IQAC teams and managing accreditation processes independently.
- Exposure to national and international ranking systems and academic compliance frameworks will be an added advantage.
