Job Purpose:
The Senior Executive - Quality Assurance is responsible for managing quality audit reviews of external academic partners, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards, and identifying and reporting non-compliance issues. The role supports continuous improvement initiatives and ensures the organization maintains high-quality standards across all collaborations.
Key Responsibilities:
External Partner Quality Audit
- Manage and coordinate quality audit reviews of external partners, including OCN London, Pearson, LMU (Continuous Monitoring of Touchpoints), and KU Validations.
- Monitor partner compliance with contractual and regulatory quality standards.
- Conduct follow-up reviews and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Quality Documentation & Compliance
- Prepare and maintain all required quality documents in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards.
- Ensure all QA records, audit reports, and process documents are complete, accurate, and up to date.
- Assist in developing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and QA manuals.
Non-Compliance Identification & Reporting
- Identify, document, and report non-compliance issues across internal processes and partner operations.
- Recommend corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address gaps.
- Support management in monitoring the effectiveness of corrective actions.
Collaboration & Support
- Liaise with internal departments and external partners to facilitate audits and quality initiatives.
- Provide guidance and training on QA processes and compliance requirements.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance QA processes and operational efficiency.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Education, or related field.
- Experience: Minimum 2–3 years in quality assurance, audit coordination, or compliance, preferably in higher education or TNE (Transnational Education) contexts.
Full-time
Colombo, Sri Lanka