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Assessment and Award Administrator

Swansea University - Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science

Location: Swansea
Salary: £25,138 to £27,979 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 3rd September 2024
Closes: 22nd September 2024
Job Ref: SU00528

About The Role

This is a fixed term role until July 2025 working full time.

The Assessment and Award Administrator will work within the Faculty Education and Student Experience Team in partnership with academic staff, to deliver the highest levels of excellence in professional support in the following functions:

  • Assessment Coordination, Planning and Management – this will cover all programmes in the Faculty.
  • Academic Year/Cycle Planning - Working to deliver a relevant programme of timely assessment and examinations support to academic staff within the Faculty to ensure all deadlines are met.
  • Assessment Feedback and Marks – To ensure all marks are recorded accurately on the system and feedback is given in a timely manner in line with university guidance/policy to ensure accurate and timely progression decisions or awards are given to students.

The post holder is responsible for ensuring they work in accordance with all University policies and procedures, governance and constitutional frameworks, seeking guidance from team leaders/managers where appropriate.

This role will suit applicants who have experience in working in education within assessment, examinations and student awards/progression or clear transferable skills.

The post holder will need to be highly organised, proactive, with a strong eye for detail and be able to work to tight deadlines under pressure, anticipating problems which may arise.

The role will involve working closely with academic staff from a particular programme/s of study, or supporting a particular function within the team across the faculty, so the ability to form effective working relationships and gain an understanding of academic programmes and regulations is essential.

The post holder is responsible for ensuring they work in accordance with all University regulations, ordinances, policies and procedures, governance and constitutional frameworks, seeking guidance from their line manager where appropriate.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

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Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

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