Assessment and Curriculum Officer

We have an exciting opportunity to work within our Higher Education client.

Role: Assessment and Curriculum Officer

Duration: 12 month (temporary role)

Pay: -18.95

Location: Uxbridge - 100% office based

Days / hours: Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm

Role Summary:

This role is responsible for delivering high-quality and complex Assessment and Curriculum operations. The role ensures compliance with University policies, enhances service delivery, and provides expert advice to stakeholders. The team will manage assessments over all 5 years, including the delivery of national exams in Year 5, as well as weekly iRAT assessments in years 1 and 2.

Additionally, the role supports governance structures by providing secretarial support to key academic committees and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives.

Assessment and Curriculum Officers will work against operational protocols detailing all tasks associated with each area of responsibility.

Accountabilities and responsibilities:

1. Assessment and Curriculum Administration

• Deliver high-quality administration of taught progression and assessments, ensuring processes are accurate, efficient, and timely.
• Coordinate digital assessment systems, including portfolio submissions, online examinations delivered on campus, and secure mark entry.
• Facilitate the external moderation process by managing sample submissions for external examiners and ensuring feedback is communicated effectively to academic teams.
• Support exam boards by preparing documentation, liaising with board members, determining student outcomes, and ensuring the accurate processing of student outcomes.
• Manage programme modifications, ensuring all changes adhere to institutional and regulatory frameworks.
• Identify and address complex problems resulting from assessment and curriculum operations, acting as decision maker where required.

1. Examination Operations
   • Manage paper and digital exams, including ad-hoc and OSCE exams
   • Work with Timetabling to plan, book and set up exam venues, and additional resources
   • Manage examination events including logistical, technical and student requirements
   • Manage post-exam requirements, including de-rigging
   • Ensure students with Reasonable Adjustments are supported through the examination process
   • Digital examination systems: provide guidance and support for students and staff, and technical support.
   • Provide support for iRAT assessments - including room-booking, arranging invigilators, and invigilating for Reasonable Adjustment students.

1. Committee and Governance Support

• Provide secretarial support to Boards of Studies, including scheduling meetings, preparing and distributing papers, recording minutes, and monitoring action items.
• Contribute to Board of Studies meetings and provide expert advice and guidance on relevant University matters.

1. Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Provide guidance, interpretation and operational instruction on complex policy and practice.
• Support the implementation of policy and regulatory changes to enhance student experience and operational efficiency.
• Ensure all assessment and curriculum activities align with university regulations and external compliance requirements. Report student assessment outcomes to PSRBs as required.
• Provide specialist advice and guidance to colleagues on academic regulations, processes, and best practices.
• Support accreditation or internal programme approval activities as required.

1. Service Improvement and Stakeholder Engagement

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and service quality.
• Engage with internal and external networks to share best practices and contribute to sector-wide discussions on assessment and curriculum.
• Work collaboratively across departments, and with staff of different seniority levels, to ensure effective information flow and stakeholder engagement.

If you would like to hear more about this role, please apply. We will contact all shortlisted candidates.

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