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Description
Job ID
AF9694 -0511-1694
Position Classification
FT Administrator
Position Summary
The Director of Exam Administration oversees the exam and assessment administration process for the School of Law. The director is the key administrator for assessments and exams, ensuring smooth execution from creation to completion. This role demands meticulous attention to detail and accuracy at every step, as well as consistent adherence to mission-critical deadlines. The director manages the process to ensure a high quality and error-free exam experience for both students and faculty which includes timely posting of exams, meeting all deadlines, and producing accurate reports.
The director should possess meticulous organizational skills to manage exam conflicts, rescheduling requests, and post-assessment reporting. The director collaborates with departments across the School and University to produce accurate data for the American Bar Association, the Office of Civil Rights, and other accrediting organizations. The director will ensure that exam and accommodation needs are met in a timely, organized fashion.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Lead and manage the assessment and exam process
2. Lead and manage the accommodations process for law students
3. Work in collaboration with the Deans for Academic Affairs and Student Affairs and the Registrar’s Office as appropriate.
4. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Education – A two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study at a business or trade school
Experience - Two years to five years (Equivalent combination of education and employment)
Preferred Qualifications
Five to seven years of experience, preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Physical Requirements
Job may require lifting light weight objects (1 to 10 pounds) with no repetitive bending or stooping. Occasionally lift average weight objects (1 to 10 pounds).
Work Environment
Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal office.
Licenses/Certifications
Ability to be certified as a DSO.
Salary/Pay Information
Commensurate with experience
Anticipated Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Michigan’s largest, most comprehensive private University, University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. Detroit Mercy seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University’s mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.