Senior Assessment Development Associate
PEOPLECERT, Greece
Job Description
Are you interested in working with a leading education technology player, a vertically integrated, IP-house that develops and owns frameworks and certifications, manages exams, and delivers certifications for persons? If so, this is the chance to apply now!
PeopleCert is looking for a Senior Assessment Development Associate, who will manage and deliver our world-class examination collateral. From facilitating the development of syllabi to coordinating post-launch reviews of exam questions. The successful candidate will collaborate with other teams to support the development and maintenance of the qualifications schemes and he/she creates high-quality output within agreed timeframes and budgets.
Candidates that can support a hybrid working model both in Athens, Greece and in London, United Kingdom, may be considered for the role.
As a Senior Assessment Development Associate your tasks will include the following:
- Work with a range of teams to develop assessment collateral that accurately tests the core guidance of a product, and that meets the need of the business
- Facilitate meetings with external experts to develop and review assessment collateral
- Provide insight and advice on potential exam/assessment designs that are suitable for a proposed qualification
- Review and approve exam collateral (questions, syllabi, sample papers, specifications) against agreed quality criteria
- Investigate and propose solutions in response to candidate complaints and potential malpractice
- Provide creative solutions to the challenges that arise during the development and maintenance of assessment collateral, while adhering to a schedule, budget (track of all spending), and quality requirements
- Document and maintain the processes used in the development and maintenance of examination collateral- identify issues and initiate changes as appropriate
- Work with the Assessment Team to ensure that all Peoplecert exam-related processes comply with appropriate standards at both national and international levels (and where relevant coordinate with the accreditation team on the delivery of this)
- Input into the annual and strategic business plans for Peoplecert and relevant monthly reports
- Manage exam changelogs and the related change/ development activities in accordance with best-practice project management
What we look for:
- Bachelor’s degree in a similar field
- Experience in development, production, and delivery of examination services
- Proven experience and knowledge of processes for developing qualifications and related syllabuses, together with examination and assessment design and delivery
- Experience in Learning Management Systems (LMS) amp; Content Creation for learning platforms, will be an asset
- Proven experience in a supervisory role
- Flexibility to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change
- Strong project management skills and knowledge
- Self-reliant and resourceful, able to work under pressure, to multi-task, facilitate and coordinate teams and resources
- Knowledge of exam development platforms will be an asset
- Advanced computer literacy is required. ECDL Advanced level certification is desirable
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to build and maintain relationships across different functions and organization levels, showing an understanding of, and sensitivity to stakeholder needs
What we offer:
- Work in an international, dynamic, and fun atmosphere
- Two free vouchers for all certifications from PeopleCert's Portfolio per year for all employees
- Huge learning experience in using best practices and a global environment
- Constant personal and professional development
- 100% Virtual Hiring Process
If you want to become a member of our international, dynamic and agile team that creates world-leading software products, then we should certainly like to hear from you!
About PeopleCert
PeopleCert is a global leader in the assessment and certification of professional skills, partnering with multi-national organizations and government bodies for the development amp; delivery of standardized exams. Delivering exams across 200 countries and in 25 languages over its state-of-the-art assessment technology, PeopleCert enables professionals to boost their careers and realize their life ambitions.
Quality, Innovation, Passion, and Integrity are the core values that guide everything we do.
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