Senior Assessment and Outcomes Assistant

Swansea University; Swansea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent research-led university in Swansea is seeking a Senior Assessment & Outcomes Assistant. The role involves coordinating examinations and assessments, ensuring accurate mark recording, and supporting academic staff. Applicants should have experience in education, be highly organized, and able to handle tight deadlines. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the academic success of students in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in working in education related to assessment and examinations.
• Highly organized and proactive with an eye for detail.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate examinations and assessments across programmes.
• Support academic year/cycle planning and coordination.
• Ensure accurate recording of marks and timely feedback.
• Prepare and support progression and award boards.

Job description

Swansea University is a research‑led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life. Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work‑life balance.

About The Role

The Senior Assessment & Outcomes Assistant will work within the Assessment & Outcomes Team in partnership with academic staff, to deliver the highest levels of excellence in professional support in the following functions:

• Examination and Assessment Coordination – this covers all programmes, including collaborative partnerships.
• Academic Year/Cycle Coordination – supporting a relevant programme of timely assessment and examinations to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Examination and Assessment Feedback and Marks – ensuring 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.
• Board Management – preparing for and supporting the running of progression and award boards, ensuring that outcomes adhere to policy and process.

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 Assessment & Outcomes Team, so the ability to form effective working relationships and gain an understanding of academic programmes and regulations is essential.