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It is proud to be one of the world’s leading Young Universities and is among the world’s top 2% globally. DCU is known as Ireland’s University of Impact, with a mission to ‘transform lives and societies’ and focuses on addressing global challenges in collaboration with key national and international partners and stakeholders.  \nDCU has over 20,000 students in five faculties spread across three academic campuses in the Glasnevin-Drumcondra area of North Dublin. Thanks to its innovative approach to teaching and learning, the University offers a ‘transformative student experience’ that helps to develop highly sought-after graduates. DCU is currently No. 1 in Ireland for Graduate Employment Rate, and for graduate income (CSO) .  \nDCU is a research-intensive University and is home to a number of SFI-funded Research Centres. The University participates in a range of European and international research partnerships. DCU is also the leading Irish university in the area of technology transfer as reflected by licensing of intellectual property.  \nAs a ‘People First’ institution, DCU is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion-a University that helps staff and students to thrive. The University is a leader in terms of its work to increase access to education, and is placed in the world’s Top 10 for reducing inequalities in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.  \nOverview of the department  \nDCU Quality Promotion Office (QPO)  \nThe DCU Quality Promotion Office (QPO) has been established to promote, support, and facilitate quality improvement activities across academic and administrative units throughout the University. The Unit co-ordinates and supports the University internal quality review process, providing assistance  \nand advice to Heads of Schools, Deans of Faculties and Directors of Units, as well as providing analysis and information to support an evidence-informed approach to reflection, evaluation and planning as part of the review process.  \nIn addition, the Unit is responsible for providing analysis and reporting as part of the University’s approach to performance monitoring and evidence-informed decision-making, quality enhancement and strategic planning. This work extends to the working with a range of national statutory and other agencies to ensure reporting at a national level on a range of student-based reports.  \nRole Profile  \nThe post holder will report to the Deputy President and will be a key member of a small and vibrant team within the University. The post-holder will work closely with the University’s leadership team, and have regular interactions with the President, Deputy-President, and other members of the University’s senior management team. In addition, the successful candidate will work in close collaboration with key stakeholders across the university.  \nDuties and Responsibilities  \nThe duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not restricted to, the following:  \n• Manage and coordinate the internal quality review cycle by undertaking the following actions:  \n􀂃 Managing the scheduling of cyclical internal quality reviews of all academic and professional support Areas at DCU.  \n􀂃 Alongside Quality Promotion Committee, identifying and selecting members of Peer Review Groups to lead quality reviews.  \n􀂃 Coordinate and support the self-assessment and evaluation of quality in Faculties, Schools and Units, and across thematic areas of the University  \n􀂃 Provide training and briefings for Peer Review Group members participating in quality reviews-both internal and external.  \n􀂃 Coordination of Peer Review Group visits for Quality Reviews.  \n􀂃 Liaison with University leadership on the University response to Quality Enhancement Planning for Qualit","cbCaiarZ25bgkSFr","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiarZ25bgkSFr","pdf",167566,"English","# Role Profile\n# Duties and Responsibilities\n## Manage and coordinate internal quality reviews\n## Quality Promotion Office functions\n## Institutional reporting and analysis","[{\"question\":\"Who does the Director of Quality and Institutional Research report to?\",\"answer\":\"The post holder reports to the Deputy President and works closely with DCU’s leadership team and senior management.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the main responsibilities for the internal quality review cycle?\",\"answer\":\"The role manages scheduling of cyclical internal quality reviews, supports self-assessment and evaluation across faculties and units, selects peer review group members, and coordinates peer review group visits and follow-up meetings.\"},{\"question\":\"Which external bodies and reporting requirements are covered in the role?\",\"answer\":\"The position liaises with Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), supports performance-focused reporting to governing authority, and completes annual reporting to QQI (AQR), governing bodies, and Academic Council.\"}]","Director of Quality and Institutional Research - Professional 7 | PDF",1789370902]