Examinations Officer

DUE: 26 JAN 2024

Qualifications and Experience

 The ideal applicants should possess five (5) Ordinary Level Passes including English Language
 A Bachelor’s Degree in Administration/Management/ Educational Administration.
 A Master’s Degree in Administration/Management/Educational Administration
 At least five (5) years’ experience, two (2) of which should be in administration role in a University setting or Educational setup.
 Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.

Duties and Responsibilities

 Developing and reviewing examinations rules and regulations, policies and standard operating procedures.
 Liaising with chairpersons of departments on examinations policy and procedures
 Coordinating the compilation of sessional Examinations Timetable.
 Coordinate the printing of examination papers, receiving and ensuring secure storage of question papers.
 Distribution of examination papers to examination venues and dispatching scripts for marking.
 Managing preparations for examinations including acquisition of examination stationery.
 Coordinating the appointment of External Examiners, overseeing their travel arrangements and processing of honorarium claims.
 Facilitating training of invigilators and supervising examinations.
 Monitoring the processing of examination results.
 Monitoring and reviewing the examinations system for continuous improvement in line with international best practice.
 Servicing the termination of studies (appeal committee) and other University Committees as assigned
 Disseminate information to staff and students to ensure that they are aware of and comply with examination procedures and regulations

TO APPLY

Interested and qualified persons should send one set of their application in a single pdf file clearly indicating the position being applied for in the subject line to erecruitment@lsu.ac.zw

The application should consist of the application letter, Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least three referees,
certified copies of educational and professional certificates, birth certificate and National Identity Card.

The Application letter should be addressed to:
The Senior Assistant Registrar
Human Resources Section
Lupane State University
P O Box 170
Lupane

The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday 26 January 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.