Learning Technologist (Digital Assessment)

at  UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

Job reference: 002687
Salary: starting from £40,014
Closing date: 08/07/2024
Department: University of London - Worldwide
Location: London Stewart House
Employment type: Open ended – full-time
Sub-Department: Directorate of Educational Innovation and Development
Hours Per Week: 35 hours per week

FURTHER INFORMATION

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your application and CV (by clicking ‘apply for job’ at the bottom of this page) before the closing date at midnight on 8th July 2024.
The University reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the published end date should it receive sufficient applications to warrant earlier shortlisting.
The University currently operates a Hybrid Working framework involving a mix of working remotely and in the office. Typically, the majority of employees will be able to agree to work remotely for up to 60% of their working week, role dependent, however will be required to attend on specific days for training or team meetings.
The University of London is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We particularly encourage applications from members of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities as this group is currently under-represented at all levels within the University. All appointments will be made on merit, based on the criteria identified in the job description.
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THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced learning professional to join the Online Education Directorate as a Learning Technologist (Digital Assessment). This pivotal role involves enhancing the quality of our digital assessment processes and supporting our academic and professional service staff in the delivery of these initiatives. The successful candidate will be integral in designing and promoting best practice, providing key advice and guidance as well as ensuring compliance of digital assessment in relation to accessibility and data protection laws.
The role will require excellent knowledge and experience of digital assessment platforms and the delivery of digital assessments via VLE platforms. The University of London currently uses the Inspera platform and the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting this platform, providing training and support to educators to ensure successful delivery of digital assessments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and enhance digital assessment methodologies in collaboration with academics and professional service staff.
• Lead training sessions and workshops focusing on best practices and effective use of our digital assessment platforms.
• Contribute to the creation of policies and documentation to support digital assessment practices.
• Ensure compliance with accessibility standards and data protection laws.
• Stay abreast of current trends in digital assessment to recommend innovative solutions.