Access, Placement and Diagnostic Testing Academic Developer

at  Durban University of Technology

Minimum Requirement

• A Master’s in a relevant field (Education, Social Science).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in higher education testing or academic development related roles,

at a higher education institution.

• Experience in Project Management
• Strong knowledge of assessment principles, methods and best practices
• Understanding of higher education literacies (academic literacies, numeracy, scientific reasoning)
• Excellent data analysis and diagnostic reporting related to learning and teaching
• Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to think creatively, critically analyze complex information, and propose effective solutions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skill with the ability to collaborate with diverse

stakeholders

• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in academic settings

Summary of Duties

• Co-ordinate the development and implementation of access and placement testing strategies aligned

with university goals and objectives.

• Coordinate with academic departments to determine testing requirements and ensure alignment with

program outcomes.

• Oversee the administration of standardized tests, including scheduling, logistics, and grading.
• Analyze testing data to evaluate student performance, identify trends, and make recommendations for

program and learning, teaching and assessment improvement.

• Collaborate with student development teams to develop student support initatives
• Develop and deliver training sessions for staff involved in test development, analysis of performance

and reporting

• Establish and maintain partnerships with external organizations and agencies involved in testing and

assessment.

• Monitor industry trends and best practices in access and placement testing to inform program

development and innovation.

• Prepare regular reports and presentations on testing program outcomes, progress, and challenges for

university leadership.

• Manage budgetary resources allocated to access and placement testing initiatives.
• Any additional academic development duties requested by Director

If you are a dynamic and visionary academic professional who is passionate about equity of access, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Salary Range: R35 000 - R45 000
Status of Position: Fixed Term Contract until 31st December 2024 (renewable based on
performance and availability of funds).
Please apply with a completed official application form for employment (download from DUT
careers website www.dut.ac.za) and send together with a detailed CV, ID copy, qualifications and a
covering letter.
Kindly Note
Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. Only applications made on our application
for employment form would be considered.
“While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given to suitable candidates in terms of the
University’s equity policy” The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment

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