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Offer: Assessment & Awards Coordinator:Job description:Job location: Swansea Job location: Singleton Campus, Swansea Closing Date: 25 Apr 2024 Interview Date: 3 May 2024 Informal Enquiries »Jayne Walterse.j.walters@swansea.ac.uk »Emma Knighte.j.knight@swansea.ac.uk ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY 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 compensate and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance. ABOUT THE function The Assessment and Award Coordinator will work within the Faculty Education and Student practice Team in partnership with academic staff, to deliver the highest levels of excellence in professional support in the following functions: »Assessment and award Coordination, Planning and Management - this will cover all programmes in the Faculty. »Academic Year/Cycle Planning - Working to deliver a significant 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 conformity with all University policies and procedures, governance and constitutional frameworks, seeking guidance from team leaders/managers where appropriate. this function will suit candidates who have significant practice in working in education within assessment, examinations and student awards/progression or clear transferable expertise. 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 function will involve working closely with academic staff from a particular programme/s of study so the capability to form effective working relationships and gain a thorough knowledge of academic programmes and regulations is essential. 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, discapability, 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 expertise regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Skills:
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