Senior Manager - Academic Assessment

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the institutional academic assessment strategy, framework, and roadmap across all academic divisions.
• Oversee the design, verification, moderation, and quality assurance of system-wide formative, summative, and competency-based assessments.
• Ensure alignment with CAA standards, course/program learning outcomes (CLOs/PLOs), and specialized accreditation criteria.
• Champion assessment technologies, assessment analytics dashboards, Learning Management System (LMS) integrations, and practical AI applications.
• Manage assessment teams and collaborate with senior academic leadership to drive evidence-based decision-making.

Key Skills Required

• Academic Assessment Strategy: Framework design, moderation, standardization, and high-stakes exam integrity.
• Accreditation & Governance: Deep knowledge of CAA standards, qualification frameworks, and program accreditations.
• Assessment Technology & Analytics: Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (Canvas/Blackboard), digital assessment tools, AI applications, and performance dashboards.
• Leadership & Strategy: Strategic planning, change management, decision-making, and cross-functional team management.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree in Education, Educational Measurement, Assessment, Curriculum & Instruction, or Institutional Effectiveness (Doctorate/Ph.D. preferred).
• Total Experience: Minimum 8+ years of professional experience in higher education academic assessment, quality assurance, or institutional effectiveness.
• Leadership Experience: 3–5 years in a senior management role within a higher education institution.
• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated experience executing system-wide assessment strategies, managing accreditation reviews, and utilizing assessment data for academic enhancement.