Examinations and Assessment Manager

• Full time (35 hours), permanent
• £35,333 - £42,155 per annum

The Role and Department

Student Registry is part of the Academic Office. The Academic Office provides a professional administrative support service to staff, students and potential students of Durham University.

The Academic Registrar is the head of the department and is responsible to the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Education) for its management. The following services fall under the remit of the Academic Office:

• Curriculum, Learning and Assessment
• Student Immigration and Funding
• Student Registry

All of the services are based at the Palatine Centre in Durham City.

Student Registry deliver student focused services and business processes, such as enrolment and registration, timetabling, examinations and assessment outcomes, statutory body data returns and provision of student management information, degree certificates and academic transcripts, student letters and other documentation and degree verification.

This post makes a vital contribution to enhancing the experience of students at Durham University and to supporting staff across the institution. The role oversees the management and continuous improvement of exams and assessment processes within the University. With responsibility for managing and ensuring the smooth running of the University examination periods, the Exams and Assessment Manager is at the forefront of delivering a critical activity for students and staff. The role also manages the publication and processing of results for all taught students and provides advice and guidance to staff in academic departments relating to the entry of assessment marks and exam board outcomes into the Banner student records system.

The Academic Office operate a hybrid working model with the opportunity to split working at home and in the office, which is in the Palatine Centre, South Road, Durham.

Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.