Temporary Academic and Exams Manager

2 weeks ago


Oxford, United Kingdom Allen Associates Full time

Are you an experienced administrator who has a passion for Higher Education?

Our client is seeking a proactive and calm individual to provide expert level examination administration, as well as excellent managerial support within the Student Administration Team. This is a busy and demanding role with plenty of variety for someonewho enjoys juggling changing priorities

**Temporary Academic and Exams ManagerResponsibilities**

Initially, you will take on the following tasks:

- Updating, maintaining, and providing teaching information proactively
- Regularly communicating with and keeping students and staff informed of upcoming matters
- Identify situations when more insight may be required and proactively deliver relevant information at the appropriate time
- Providing specialist knowledge, advice and support
- Liaise with departmental and central IT services to resolve issues
- Establish effective working relationships to ensure smooth communication of policies and procedures
- Liaising with external and internal Examiners to ensure efficient administration of examinations
- The timetabling of examinations; preparation of exam papers; the marking of submitted coursework
- Proactively managing checking procedures and suggesting improvements to existing procedures
- Supervise team members by coordinating workload, delegating tasks, and providing feedback to support their development

**Temporary Academic and Exams ManagerRewards**

Alongside a competitive hourly rate, the Temporary Academic and Exams Manager will receive the following benefits:

- Holiday pay
- Valuable experience in a highly regarded organisation

**The Company**

Our client is an internationally renowned and prestigious educational institution, with a passion for giving students a rich experience, confidence and a competitive edge.

**Temporary Academic and Exams ManagerRequirements**

The successful Temporary Academic and Exams Manager will have:

- An honours degree or equivalent experience
- Experience of working in higher education student support or exams administration with demonstrable knowledge of systems and procedures
- Experience of line management or directing the work of other staff through a team-based approach
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently, and under pressure; prioritising competing demands in a challenging environment
- Demonstrable ability of managing small-scale, local, or operational team-focused projects
- Experience of initiating and implementing new operational processes, systems and structures
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

**Location**

Our client’s head office is based in Oxford City Centre (OX1). Due to this location, there is sadly no parking available onsite, but it is close to public transport links.

Katie Jaggers | Allen Associates |



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