Overview

My client is inviting applications for the position of Exams IT Support Executive in the Education Centre on a permanent contract. This is a multifaceted and fast paced role that would suit an enthusiastic candidate who has an interest in database systems, digitisation, and project management in an Education setting.

Main Duties & Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will carry out the following duties in line with the Society's standards and strategic objectives as directed by the Deputy Director of Education: -

• Provide recommendations and input on how to improve existing course examinations processes

• Advise on, and help facilitate, the digitisation of course examinations and external examinations and day-to-day section activities and carry out continuous assessments of existing digital assets to create efficiencies and improve quality
• Act as a Liaison between management, executives, and support staff in the Education Department.
• Define the potential for increased integration with the Society's ongoing System 360 change management programme

• Coordinate various activities and projects within the Course Examinations Section as they arise
• Work in liaison with the Exams Administration team to deal in a highly professional manner, with a large volume of enquiries from members of the profession and public regarding the exams.
• Various projects in the Exams Section
• Such other duties as may be assigned by the Deputy Director of Education

Knowledge & Skills

• Relevant third level qualification
• 3-5 years' experience in third level Education
• Project management experience desired
• Previous experience in managing multiple unrelated tasks and projects independently
• Proven track record in an examinations role
• Knowledge of the third level / professional education system required
• Capability to work in a pressurised and busy environment.
• Ability to be methodical, flexible and capable of undertaking multitask driven work
• Capacity to work on their own initiative and also to work successfully within a team
• Excellent IT skills.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrable expertise in database systems
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a member of a team as well as independently
• Organised and deadline focused systemised but critical in approach
• Proven experience implementing new technologies
• Proven ability to build positive relationships with key stakeholders and colleagues at all levels.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary (DOE)
• Excellent working conditions
• Training & development opportunities
• Pension

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