Job Objective
We are seeking a leader to provide strategic and operational leadership in the management of University examinations, ensuring that the examination processes are efficient, transparent, and aligned with the Universitys policies and regulatory standards by overseeing the planning, coordination, administration, processing, verification, and publication of university examinations and results while ensuring excellent service delivery to applicants, internal departments, and external stakeholders.
Duties and responsibilities
Reporting to the Registrar-Academic Affairs, the position holder will be responsible for:
Coordination and management of University examinations
Overseeing examination timetabling, printing and administration
Ensuring compliance with examination regulations and quality assurance standards
Managing examination results processing
Managing the verification and release of examination results
Preparing examination budgets and procurement plans
Inducting staff and students on examination policies and procedures
Overseeing examination setting, safe storage, administration, marking, and results verification
Overseeing moderation of examinations
Coordinating the appointment and management of external examiners in liaison with academic schools
Monitoring implementation of external examiner reports
Overseeing preparation and auditing of graduation list
Liaising with the Records Office on issuance of transcripts and certificates.
Safeguarding the credibility and security of all institutional assessments.
Any other duties as may be assigned.
qualification and experience
A minimum of a Masters degree from an accredited University. A PhD qualification will be an added advantage.
A qualification in Education from a recognised University will be an added advantage.
A relevant and recognised professional qualification.
Membership to a relevant and recognized professional body
At least five (5) years of relevant working experience, including a minimum of two (2) years in a supervisory position
Proven experience in managing complex examination processes
Experience with examination bodies, academic regulations, policies, and quality assurance frameworks
Proficiency in using academic management information systems.
Possesses leadership and team management skills.
Possesses organisational and planning skills.
Possesses strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
High level of integrity and professionalism.
Advanced computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, data analysis tools & AI.
Shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis.