Supporting in the delivery of a first-class approach to maintaining and releasing exam results

As a university assessment officer, you will provide a first-class administrative and operational service in support of the running of Exams at BPP. You will be a key member of the Assessment Team (Results), working to support the maintaining and releasing of exam results, and providing excellent assessment services for BPP students. Where necessary you will be expected to assist other Assessment teams within the department during peak times which may include all regular administrative duties to ensure the success of assessment operations at BPP University.

What you’ll be doing

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  Maintaining and managing exam results databases
• Releasing Exam results
• Responding to CMS and email queries (from students, Schools, and other parts of the organisation)
• Stakeholder management and building relationships across the organisation
• Being a part of the Filemaker Pro database transition project
• Preparing and sending out transcripts
• Liaising with University departments to provide information about completing students
• Preparing board reports such as Mitigating Circumstances, Appeals etc
• Preparing results list for Graduation, Academic Council, Student Records, list of resitters for finance and for regulators where relevant
• Assisting with HESA returns and with Exam boards
• Undertaking all duties and responsibilities in compliance with the rules and regulations
• Adhering and complying work in accordance with University and Departmental policies, procedures, and codes of conduct and GDPR
• Participating in training and professional development associated with the role

Choose a better work-life balance

In addition, you’ll have the flexibility of a home-based role, with the option to work from one of our centres should you wish. Either way, you’ll benefit from a vibrant workplace and a culture that believes in looking after others, while being part of a diverse workforce where difference is celebrated. In addition, you’ll work alongside other like-minded professionals who champion progress, while having opportunities to develop in an environment where creativity and innovation is rewarded. On top of a competitive salary, we provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days, and there’s a rewards package that includes retail discounts, Group Personal Pension Plan, dedicated healthcare and dental plans that offer additional assurance to look after you and your family. Brilliantly, you can also study any of BPP’s courses for free – be it a professional qualification or full degree.

• Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification, however, applications from candidates with appropriate and relevant work experience will also be considered
• Experience of working in a professional academic support team, in a higher education academic support service or other relevant administrative setting
• Ability to use MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills with ability to communicate with students and staff in a helpful and professional manner
• Ability to set own goals in addition to achieving given targets and deadlines
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritise a diverse and demanding workload working to often competing deadlines
• Ability to interpret and apply academic regulations and policies and apply them to your day-to-day work
• Evidence of analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail in a busy office environment and in delivery of assessment services for students