THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

Medical & Human Sciences

School of Psychological Sciences
AssistantUndergraduate Examinations
and Assessment Administrator
Ref: M&HS-07532

Salary:

19,828 - 21,065 per annum

Hours:

Full Time 35 hours per week

Duration:

Permanent

Location:

The University Of Manchester

Job Purpose
The role of the Undergraduate Examinations and Assessments Administrator is to provide
effective and efficient administrative support to the Examination Officers of the undergraduate
programmes within Section of Communication and Deafness, Healthcare Sciences (Audiology)
and Speech & Language Therapy. You will also will undertake the servicing of CD Examination
Boards.
Key accountabilities
Prepare and format Life Sciences UG and PGT examination papers, A papers and re-sit
papers through to final production of a camera proof copy.
Liaise with the Examinations Office regarding exam papers, course documentation and
student records.
Co-coordinate the distribution of exam/resit scripts for marking and monitoring their
return.
Liaise with External Examiners regarding arrangements for meetings. Ensure all relevant
documentation and scripts are received by the External Examiner within a reasonable
timeframe.
Manage the entering of exam/resit results onto the Exams database and Campus
Solutions.
Arrange for examination/resit results to be issued to students.
Manage the hand in of assessed work and the onward distribution to relevant staff
including the return of marked work to students.

Manage and organise online assignment submission and marking within Blackboard
ensuring the Universitys 15 day feedback turnaround is adhered to.
Maintain student records, both within the School and by using Campus Solutions and
Discoverer systems
To ensure that copies of all forms are up to date and appropriately stocked for use by
students and/or staff.
Answering queries by email, letter, telephone and from personal callers, with appropriate
guidance.
General secretarial/clerical duties including photocopying, opening and distributing mail,
booking rooms for meetings, making arrangements for visitors etc.
Any other duties as reasonably requested by the Undergraduate Teaching and Learning
Manager and the Head of School Administration.

Person Specification Person Specification

Communications Officer
Essential
Experience of providing general secretarial/administrative support in a busy office,
preferably within academic administration.
Skills and Knowledge
Good standard of general education (minimum GCSE level Grade C or above or
equivalent in English and Maths).
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages, particularly Word and Excel and
experience of an IT networking environment use of email and the internet.
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to work to and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to record information correctly
Ability to communicate effectively with staff and students, both orally and in writing.
A flexible and adaptable approach to work and a willingness to undertake a wide range of
tasks.
Ability to work as part of a team.
The ability to work independently and use his/her own initiative without close supervision
Proactive and professional attitude and approach to work.
Interest and willingness to develop skills and to learn new ones.
Desirable
Experience of Campus Solutions.
Experience of working within Higher Education and knowledge of Higher Education
assessment processes

To apply for this role please email info@theworksmanchester.co.uk

(quoting job reference number M&HS-07532)
Closing date Midday on 28th January 2016