Assessment Officer
Description of Role
The Assessment Officer, Student Assessment Unit will be responsible for assisting in overseeing the implementation and maintenance of the currency of the Student Academic Assessment Policy, including academic assessment guidance, planning, verification and standardization to ensure validity and reliability in assessment as well as moderation for quality assurance.
He/she will assist in reviewing the process used to ratify final marks, interim/final grades, and grade distribution for all faculty results and for systematically collecting and analysing information to improve student learning and enable instructors to measure the effectiveness of their teaching by linking student performance to specific learning objectives.
The job holder will also assist in the development and maintenance of a Question bank and assist in the establishment and maintenance of a mechanism for ensuring that all questions are piloted, before being included in the end of semester examinations.
Requirement
- Ability to assist in setting and communicating clear vision and expectations for the Assessment Unit and to command the confidence of the Unit and the Manager of the Student Assessment Unit.
- Knowledge of the University College’s strategic aims and objectives.
- Knowledge and appreciation of the roles and responsibilities of a Student Assessment Unit.
- Knowledge of the Institution’s policies and procedures.
- At least a bachelor’s degree in Teacher Education and/or Educational Leadership or a related discipline.
- Training and experience in administration, supervision or management would be an asset.
- A minimum of three years’ successful administrative experience or equivalent experience.
- Experience of taking successful initiatives in relation to developing the student experience.
- Excellent communication and consultative skills.
- Appreciation of the importance of professional relationships with administrators/ colleagues and students.
- Good judgement and decision–making capability.
- Evidence of willingness and ability to learn and develop as an effective assessment officer.
Interested applicants should send their cover letters and resume to:
The Director, Human Resource Department,
1A Marescaux Road,
Kingston 5
OR
via email to themicouniversity.hrd@themico.edu.jm
Kindly indicate in the subject line, the title of the position for which you are applying in your email to us.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
