Assessment Support Officer

About the role

The Assessment Support Officer will coordinate and manage academic assessments across all LAAT campuses. Working closely with the Assessment Lead, academic staff and module leads, the role ensures that assessment processes are secure, compliant and delivered on schedule, while providing frontline support to students.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate preparation, distribution and secure storage of all assessment and examination materials.
• Maintain assessment and submission calendars and communicate key dates to staff and students.
• Organise logistical setup for in‑person and online exams, including venues, invigilators and materials.
• Act as primary contact for invigilators, providing training and guidance.
• Handle secure collection, tracking and storage of completed exam scripts.
• Record marks in the student records system, validate data with academic staff and release feedback.
• Track late submissions, extensions and mitigating circumstances, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Produce reports on student performance and assessment outcomes.

Required profile

• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with staff, invigilators and students.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and assessment integrity.

Required skills

• None specified