Assessment Officer - London, United Kingdom - University of Wales Trinity Saint David

University of Wales Trinity Saint David
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
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Job Ref

50874

Location

London

Salary

£23,715 per annum plus £3,654 per annum London Weighting Allowance

  • ABOUT US
  • The Institute of Inner-City Learning (IICL) is one of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David's four Institutes with campuses in Birmingham and London.

The IICL has multiple intakes per annum, delivers continuous learning, teaching and recruitment cycles and operates in an intensely competitive inner-city and multicultural HE environment.

The Institute currently has approx.

4,000 non-residential students on Certificates of Higher Education, Honours degrees, Masters and Doctoral programmes, some of which are also taught at weekends.


  • THE ROLE
  • The post holder will be a member of the Assessment team and will be responsible for ensuring assessments are conducted and results tracked in compliance with policies of the University and other relevant regulatory bodies.
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.


  • MAIN 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 uptodate 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 turnaround 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
  • REQUIREMENTS
  • You should have:
  • Good level of general education
  • Previous administrative experience in a fastpaced 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


Please view the Job Description for further details, where you will also find a list of the essential and desirable 'Person Specification' criteria.


  • BENEFITS
  • Annual leave entitlement is 28 days' annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days
Our employees get access to a great pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including:

  • Good pay and conditions; as an accredited living wage employer, we offer competitive pay
  • Pension scheme membership from USS to provide benefits for you and your family
  • Familyfriendly policies that provide for flexible working, including additional paid maternity and paternity leave
  • Career and development opportunities, including support to gain further qualifications
  • Support for mental health and wellbeing, including occupational health and counselling support services
  • Travel schemes, including the
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