Assessment Officer
2 days ago
**THE ROLE**
The post holder will be a member of the Assessment team in Birmingham and will be responsible for ensuring assessments are conducted and results tracked. The post holder will focus on coordinating assessments for learners across all of the programmes. This will include but will not be limited to: setting assessment timetables with lecturing staff; coordination of the assignment submission process; data management for all assignment marks, including ensuring accurate entry of marks; preparation for the Examining Board process; ensuring student records are complete, accurate, and in compliance with GDPR standards; and communication with central departments and colleagues at other delivery locations. The post holder's priority will be to ensure that all students will receive feedback (provisional/final) on their work (both mid-term and end of term) within the time frame set out in the University's turn-around of work assessment policy. The post holder will be required to work within the Assessment Team, as well as working closely with other student-facing professional teams, lecturing staff and colleagues as appropriate to ensure work is completed efficiently and effectively. The role also requires the post holder to be able to work independently and use initiative with the self-motivation to meet deadlines. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly and be able to prioritise conflicting demands. A proficiency in the use of Microsoft packages and a high level of attention to detail are important aspects of the post. The post may require travel between different delivery locations and other University sites depending on operational needs.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES**
- Coordinating the assessment submission timetable for every term of study alongside academic staff
- Ensuring that the virtual learning environment (Moodle or similar), is kept up to date with submission portals and assessment briefs for all taught modules and that all students have appropriate access
- Supporting students in order to ensure they have complete, accurate and timely information regarding their assignment submission processes, progression and graduation
- Maintaining the Assessment Team's presence on the Student Help Desk or similar arrangements
- Ensuring that all lecturers have access to the appropriate marking information for their taught modules
- Collecting, inputting and maintaining accurate student data and producing management information as necessary
- Preparing resources for both internal and external moderation of module marks
- Preparing and, when necessary, presenting, student profiles at Examining Boards
- Providing effective and efficient administrative support to Examining Boards
- Ensuring that all students will receive feedback (provisional/final) on their work (both mid-term and end of term) within the time frame set out in the University's turn-around of work assessment policy
- Liaising with relevant colleagues, including the Academic Office and Registry, as appropriate
- Supporting the QA Unit in the investigation of academic misconduct and the completion and submission of any relevant academic misconduct investigation files
- Producing relevant reports for colleagues on assessment matters
- Providing relevant information to students relating to their assessment cycle
- Ensuring that all data is provided in a timely manner to maintain the University's Quality Assurance processes and standards
- Adhering to all relevant processes and procedures as outlined in the UWTSD Academic Quality Handbook
- Any other duties as commensurate with the level of the role
**PERSON SPECIFICATION**
- Good level of general education
- A degree level qualification or equivalent
- Previous administrative experience in a fast-paced environment
- Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Evidence of the ability to meet tight deadlines
- IT literate possessing knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
- Able to work as part of a team and in partnership with others
- Previous experience working within an assessment processing environment utilising online / VLE platforms and processes would be beneficial
- Experience of working with University Student Management Database Systems
**SALARY AND WORKING HOURS**
- Salary: £23,715
- Hours: Full Time / 37 hours
- Permanent
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