Academic Compliance and Governance Manager

About the Company

MSM Unify, under the auspices of M Square Media (Kelowna, BC, Canada), operates as an innovative EdTech leader in international education. Our AI-driven platform connects higher education institutions with global recruitment agents to diversify student placement. We facilitate global enrollment growth through comprehensive services including admissions, marketing, and recruitment automation, supporting over 1300 campuses worldwide.

Job Overview

We seek a seasoned Academic Compliance & Governance Manager to spearhead academic regulatory compliance, program approvals, quality assurance, governance, and internal audits across higher education institutions. This role requires expertise in academic administration, accreditation, and regulatory standards within universities or private HEIs.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire process of academic program approvals and submissions to regulatory agencies.
• Ensure institutional adherence to accreditation standards, higher education policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with academic teams on curriculum evaluations, documentation accuracy, and program quality enhancement.
• Lead internal academic audits and maintain preparedness for external audits.
• Manage compliance schedules, governance paperwork, and regulatory records systematically.
• Develop and submit compliance reports and regulatory documentation punctually.
• Organize Board of Studies meetings, including managing agendas, recording minutes, and maintaining governance documents.
• Supervise the execution of policies to guarantee institutional compliance.
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities, accreditation institutions, and internal stakeholders effectively.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives in academic governance and compliance mechanisms.

Required Expertise

• Academic and regulatory compliance management
• Governance frameworks and quality assurance in higher education
• Program accreditation and academic audit execution
• Curriculum and academic affairs oversight
• Registrar operations and Board of Studies coordination
• Policy formulation, compliance documentation, and risk assessment
• Stakeholder engagement and report preparation
• Process optimization and corrective action management

Preferred Profile and Qualifications

• Candidates from universities, private colleges, international education bodies, or accreditation agencies
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, Business Administration, Law, or related fields
• 5 to 10 years’ proven experience in academic compliance, governance, quality assurance, or related academic administration
• Thorough familiarity with higher education regulations and compliance procedures
• Exceptional documentation, communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills

Eligibility

Applicants should hold any graduate degree.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

MSM Global Education promotes equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, and other protected attributes in compliance with applicable laws globally.