Examinations Associate (2 Positions) at Strathmore University

Basic job summary:

This position is responsible for ensuring that Continuous Assessments Tests and End of Semester examinations for all faculties are administered with strict confidentiality and adherence to examinations regulations, and for supporting the exam coordinator in ensuring smooth school exam administration and processing in the school.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the exam coordinator in ensuring that exams are set on time by receiving the exam timetable from the exam coordinator and circulating to the lecturers;
• Administer and ensure that Continuous Assessments Tests and End of Semester examinations are run with strict confidentiality;
• Receive marked scripts and print Continuous Assessments Tests and overall mark sheets when lecturers submit the marked scripts;
• Assist the Exam coordinator with the logistics for external moderation sessions;
• Ensure the security of exam materials as well as storage of marked exam scripts in a retrievable way including disposing of exam scripts;
• Assist the Exam Coordinator in ensuring the graduation list is prepared on time and free of error
• Assign exam invigilators in consultation with the Exam coordinator and ensure the invigilators are aware of examination rules and regulations.
• Ensure proposed changes in the exam marks by the faculty board are effected in the Academic Management System and post the marks to student’s portals;
• File all exam related records;
• Receive claim forms from invigilators and external examiners and forward them to payroll for processing.

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any related field from a recognized institution

Experience:

• At least 1-year relevant experience

Competencies and Attributes

• Strong Analytical Skills
• Strong Administrative Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Strong Computer Literacy Skills