Academic Quality Assurance Manager

About the role

The Academic Quality Assurance Manager leads McGill University’s institutional academic quality assurance activities. Reporting to the Director of Operations and Academic Programs, the role ensures that academic reviews, accreditation processes, and program planning align with university priorities, regulatory requirements, and external quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the annual academic review cycle from planning through implementation and follow‑up.
• Develop, maintain, and improve review procedures, templates, guidance materials, and schedules.
• Advise faculties, departments, schools, and review committees on requirements, timelines, and best practices.
• Oversee preparation, review, and submission of review documentation and dossiers.
• Monitor compliance with academic quality assurance standards and identify process‑improvement opportunities.
• Prepare analyses, briefing materials, reports, and recommendations for senior leaders and university committees.
• Serve as the central resource for accreditation activities across all faculties and academic units.
• Foster collaboration between academic and administrative units to integrate review, accreditation, and continuous‑improvement efforts.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in academic quality assurance, accreditation, or related higher‑education administration.
• Strong knowledge of university governance, policy frameworks, and external quality standards.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with senior academic leaders and governance bodies.

Required skills

• Familiarity with academic review processes and accreditation standards.
• Experience developing procedural documentation, templates, and guidance materials.
• Ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and present recommendations.