IQAC Auditor

The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) is seeking dedicated Auditor with a strong commitment to enhancing quality standards in academic, research, infrastructure, institutional effectiveness, accreditation & rankings, and Learning Management System (LMS) audits. The ideal candidate will contribute to improving quality assurance across institutes and departments at Chandigarh University (CU) through meticulous audits, inspections, and reporting.

About the Role

The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) is seeking dedicated Auditor with a strong commitment to enhancing quality standards in academic, research, infrastructure, institutional effectiveness, accreditation & rankings, and Learning Management System (LMS) audits.

Responsibilities

Academic, LMS, and Research Quality Audits

Evaluate curriculum design, delivery, and compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.

Ensure alignment of academic programs with learning outcomes and quality benchmarks.

Review course content for quality, relevance, and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Evaluate assessments, question papers, LMS Content, and instructional material to ensure alignment with learning objectives.

Assess faculty and departmental research output, project quality, and adherence to ethical guidelines.

Monitor progress and outcomes of research initiatives to ensure impactful contributions.

Institutional, Department, and Programme Effectiveness

Conduct reviews to measure the effectiveness of institutional policies and strategies.

Conduct similar reviews and audits for Departments and Offered programmes.

Provide insights to optimize institutional performance and strategic planning.

Accreditation, Rankings, (NAAC, NIRF, ABET, NBA) and Compliance

Audit processes and documentation to ensure compliance with national and international accreditation standards.

Identify gaps and recommend measures for continuous improvement.

Academic Administrative Inspection

Perform on-site inspections of facilities, laboratories, and academic / infra units to ensure compliance with quality standards.

Collaborate with departments to address identified issues and implement corrective measures.

Execution of Administrative Tasks, Audits, Reporting and Feedback

Prepare detailed reports outlining findings, recommendations, and improvement strategies.

Present audit outcomes to university leadership and relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications

Experience : Minimum of 2 years in quality assurance or equivalent role.

Education : minimum Master's Degree in the engineering discipline.

Required Skills

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, ability to write policies, SOPs and standardized documents.

Attention to detail and proficiency in preparing excel and word reports.

Experience with accreditation processes (NAAC, NBA, etc.) is preferred.

Familiarity with LMS platforms and content standards.

Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Skills

Experience with accreditation processes (NAAC, NBA, etc.) is preferred.

Familiarity with LMS platforms and content standards.

Selected candidates will be based at the IQAC office and work in alignment with its goals to enhance institutional quality.