Assessment Manager

Grade 6: £32,332 – £38,205 per annum

Fixed-term contract for two years, full time

The Central Programmes Services Department (CPS) at the Saïd Business School is dedicated to ensuring the seamless quality and delivery of the student experience across all degree and diploma programmes. The Assessment Manager will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day delivery of assessments for specific programmes, offering support during peak periods for other programmes.

Key responsibilities:

• Communicate with individuals at all levels, both internally and externally, regarding all aspects of the assessment process while ensuring the secure handling of sensitive information.
• Plan, produce and distribute assessment-related materials, collaborating with staff and faculty to ensure adherence to Examination Conventions.
• Manage the online submissions system, monitoring deadlines and ensuring accurate record-keeping.
• Coordinate the marking process, including script checking, liaising with Examination Schools and facilitating communication between markers.
• Prepare statistical reports on examinations for inclusion in the Examiners’ Reports.

You should have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Additionally, strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with various stakeholders, and proficient IT skills including experience with databases and Excel spreadsheets, are essential.

Further information on this role can be found in the job description.

The Saïd Business School offers very generous benefits, some of which are:

• Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme
• Discounted bus travel
• Subsidised onsite catering
• Cycle loan scheme
• Plus, many other University benefits

All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary. 

The closing date for applications is 8 March 2024 at 12.00 noon.