We are seeking a highly experienced Higher Education Regulatory SME to provide strategic and operational expertise across multiple international education markets, including Europe, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the UAE. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, accreditation, quality assurance, transnational education frameworks, and institutional governance to ensure alignment with regional and international standards.

The ideal candidate will support universities, higher education providers, edtech organizations, and academic partners in navigating complex regulatory ecosystems while maintaining academic integrity and institutional excellence.

Key Responsibilities
- Interpret and advise on higher education laws, regulations, and policy frameworks across Europe, US, UK, and UAE.
- Ensure compliance with institutional licensing, accreditation, quality assurance, and degree-awarding requirements.
- Lead regulatory due diligence for recent market entry, branch campus setup, and cross-border academic partnerships.
- Support institutional audits, accreditation reviews,



and compliance reporting.
- Review and draft policies aligned with regional education laws, learner protection standards, and academic governance.
- Advise on online learning, transnational education (TNE), and digital credential compliance requirements.
- Conduct regulatory risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Monitor evolving education policies, government directives, and accreditation changes.
- Work closely with legal, academic, operations, and leadership teams to implement compliant frameworks.
- Provide training to stakeholders on international higher education regulations and quality standards.

Regional Expertise Required

United States
- Knowledge of federal and state-level higher education regulations.
- Familiarity with U.S. Department of Education compliance requirements.
- Understanding of institutional and programmatic accreditation (e.g., Council for Higher

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