Assessment Design Specialist | Examination Quality Coordinator

About the role

A full-time, mid-to-senior level position to develop assessment frameworks, manage examination processes and ensure the quality and reliability of educational evaluations. The role covers designing assessment materials, setting examination standards, reviewing test content, coordinating examinations and applying quality assurance procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Design assessment frameworks, examination structures and evaluation methodologies aligned with learning objectives.
• Create examination papers, test questions, assessment tasks and marking guidelines.
• Review and validate examination content for accuracy, relevance, clarity and appropriate difficulty.
• Coordinate examination schedules, registration, administration and evaluation activities.
• Maintain examination quality standards, procedures and documentation guidelines.
• Collaborate with educators, academic departments, subject matter experts and examination committees.
• Analyse examination results to identify performance trends and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with academic policies, assessment regulations and institutional standards, and monitor fairness, confidentiality and academic integrity.
• Develop marking schemes, grading criteria, rubrics and evaluation guidelines; prepare reports and quality assurance documentation.

Required profile

• Proven experience in assessment design, examination coordination, educational quality assurance or academic administration.
• Strong understanding of examination development, assessment methodologies and evaluation standards.
• Experience preparing examination materials, test questions, marking schemes and assessment guidelines.
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Educational Assessment, Psychology, Academic Administration or a related field preferred; Master's degree or professional certification in educational assessment is an advantage.
• Must reside in the UAE and be legally authorised to work there; tourist and visit visa holders are not eligible.

Required skills

• Excellent analytical, research and critical-thinking skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of academic standards, examination policies and assessment quality assurance procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; familiarity with LMS, assessment platforms or examination management software is an advantage.

What we offer

• Career progression into Senior Assessment Specialist, Examination Manager, Academic Quality Assurance Manager, Director of Assessment or Head of Academic Standards.
• Training, mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.