Sr. Coordinator- Assessment QA

About Us

We are SVKM’s NMIMS Centre for Distance and Online Education (NCDOE) - India’s Premier Institution for with core focus on Distance & Online learning. Visit us at https://online.nmims.edu/about-us/ for more information.

Job Purpose
This role is responsible to assist Director CIQA for developing and reviewing quality of assessment tools, including tests, exams, quizzes, project assignments, case studies etc to measure student’s learning outcomes effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Director CIQA to review and assess available  assessment tools, including tests, exams, quizzes, project assignments, case studies etc. to measure student’s learning outcomes effectively
• Implement quality assurance procedures to maintain consistency and standards across all assessment tools.
• Assist Director to design, develop and implement new assessment tools of Internal Assessments (IA) & Term End Exams (TEE)
• Monitor assessments align with learning objectives and provide a fair evaluation of student knowledge and skills.
• Collect and analyse data related to student performance, CLOF attainment, UFM cases, teacher effectiveness, and other relevant metrics.
• Generate reports on assessment results and provide feedback to faculty and administrators to facilitate data-driven decision-making.
• Assess various assessment tools and methodologies, such as rubrics, surveys, and standardized tests, to evaluate educational outcomes.
• Assist Director CIQA to Collect, Collate and disseminate accurate and reliable statistics about assessment quality of programmes at NCDOE.
• Assist Director CIQA for preparation and submission of required regulatory reports, Annual report and documentation to statutory bodies in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provide reports and updates to senior leadership and regulatory bodies as necessary.
• Maintain comprehensive records of compliance activities, reports, and corrective actions.
• Facilitate training to staff and teachers on quality assurance procedures.
• Coordinate with relevant regulatory authorities for audits and inspections.
• Stay updated with educational trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in online learning.
• Provide training and support to faculty and staff on assessment methods, parity on grading, and assessment quality improvement initiatives

Dimensions

• This is individual contributor role 

Requirements- Skills & Competencies

• Understands quality assurance norms of assessment tools used for distance and online learning
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality improvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of relevant software and tools (e.g. MS Excel, BI) for data analysis and reporting.
• Adaptability to changing digital content trends and technologies.
• Time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ethical and responsible behavior, especially when handling sensitive or confidential content.

Requirements- Education & work experience

• Preferred to have Master's degree in education, instructional design, quality assurance, or a related field.
• Proven work experience of 5-8 years in education quality assurance, accreditation, or a similar role within an educational institution.
• Experience in quality assurance or assessment review in an educational setting is preferred.
• Deep understanding of educational standards, assessment methodologies, and data analysis techniques is essential.
• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and digital content creation tools.

In 1981, Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal (SVKM) established Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) to meet the growing demand for management education. In 2003, NMIMS was declared a deemed to be university under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956. The Vision of the University is to be a globally admired University by 2030. The Mission of NMIMS is to emerge as a Centre of Excellence, best in class in India and Asia and yearning to be the best in the world by 2030. 

With the legacy of 40 years, NMIMS has grown to being not only one of the top-10 B-schools in India but also emerged as a multi-disciplinary, multi-campus University at Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Indore, Shirpur, Dhule, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chandigarh and seventeen constituent schools that include Management, Family Business, Engineering, Pharmacy, Architecture, Commerce, Economics, Law, Science, Liberal Arts, Design, Performing Arts, Mathematical Science, Agricultural Science, Hospitality Management, Branding & Advertising and Distance Learning. In addition, we have nine Centres of Excellence as well at the University.

The consistent academic quality, research focus, faculty from top national and global institutes and strong industry linkages at NMIMS have placed it amongst the nation's prime centres of educational excellence and research today. More than 17000 students and about 750 full-time faculty members, 10 faculty members with Fulbright Scholarship and Humboldt International Scholarship for post-doctoral researchers are part of India's most sought after academic community.