Senior Assistant Registrar- Assessment

Role Overview

This role leads the university’s examination function from assessment planning through to the release and verification of results. It ensures that examinations are well coordinated, securely managed and conducted in line with institutional rules and quality standards, while supporting students, academic departments and other stakeholders with reliable service.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate examination cycles, including timetables, paper production, secure storage, administration and marking arrangements.
• Ensure assessment practices meet university regulations and applicable quality assurance requirements.
• Manage results processing, moderation, verification and publication, maintaining accuracy and appropriate controls throughout.
• Work with academic schools to appoint and support external examiners, and track the university’s response to their reports.
• Oversee preparation and audit of graduation lists, and coordinate with the records office on transcripts and certificates.
• Develop examination budgets and procurement plans, and oversee the resources needed to deliver assessments.
• Explain examination rules and procedures to staff and students, and lead, induct and supervise examination personnel.
• Protect the integrity and confidentiality of institutional assessments, and undertake other relevant duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited university; a PhD is an advantage.
• A recognised professional qualification relevant to the role, with membership in an appropriate professional body.
• At least five years of relevant experience, including a minimum of two years in a supervisory role.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex examination processes and knowledge of examination bodies, academic regulations, policies and quality assurance frameworks.
• Experience using academic management information systems.
• Strong leadership, team management, organisation and planning skills, with sound strategic judgement and problem-solving ability.
• High standards of integrity and professionalism.
• Advanced computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, data analysis tools and AI applications.
• A recognised qualification in education is an advantage.