Assessment Manager (JB1245)
Woodmead
Market Related

Manages and supports assessment processes according to the institutions assessment policy, procedures wand protocols.
Work closely with Academic Operations Manager on daily assessment related tasks
Ensure integrity of assessment processes


Requirements:
Minimum qualification required is a relevant Diploma in Project Management.
A degree in Project Management is preferred.
Minimum of 5 years working experience in Higher Education environment.
Excellent Project Management skills and a proven track record on managed projects.
Experience in managing, motivating and mentoring staff to achieve high levels of productivity and efficiency
Excellent computer literacy is essential especially in MS Outlook, MS Word and MS Excel.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Works closely with the Academic Operations Manager on assessment-related matters.
Manages and supports the assessment team with adhering to the institution’s assessment policy, through implementing assessment procedures and protocols, appropriately.
Manages the quality assurance process for tracking the status and progress of assessment grading.
Manages the quality assurance process for the timeous release of assessment results.
Manages and ensures that the assessment integrity and the ethical standards of assessment processes are always adhered to.
Is responsible for implementing up-to date staff development sessions to enhance assessment processes such as responsive and timeous feedback to students who enquire about their results and informing Heads of Faculties of the status and/or progress of the marking process.
Conducts regular audits of assessment processes towards improving service delivery to the faculties, as well as to students.
Conducts regular performance reviews of the assessment team.
Serves as a member on important committees.