Assessment Systems & Educational Technology Manager

Department: Center of Continuing Education

Reports to: Director - CCE

Scope and Purpose:

The Assessment Systems & Educational Technology Manager is responsible for overseeing
the planning, coordination, and continuous improvement of the Center’s assessment systems,
testing operations, and related educational technologies. The role supports the integrity,
efficiency, and scalability of institutional assessments, certifications, and evaluation
processes while contributing to data-informed decision-making and digital transformation
initiatives.

The position plays a key role in ensuring compliance with internal policies and international
assessment standards, enhancing operational efficiency, and supporting student success
through effective use of technology and analytics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of institutional testing and assessment
  systems, ensuring secure, efficient, and compliant delivery of local and international
  examinations.
• Coordinate large-scale testing events, certification programs, and assessment
  initiatives, including logistics, scheduling, stakeholder coordination, and quality
  assurance.
• Oversee the integration and optimisation of educational technologies used in testing,
  enrolment, and assessment processes.
• Collaborate with academic departments to align training programs, curricula, and
  assessment activities with external certifications and employability-focused outcomes.
• Develop and maintain assessment workflows, operational guidelines, and
  documentation to support consistency and compliance.
• Analyze assessment data and testing outcomes, preparing reports and summaries to
  support institutional planning, accreditation, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support digital transformation initiatives related to assessment, data management, and
  reporting systems.
• Contribute to revenue-generating assessment and certification activities by supporting
  pricing models, corporate partnerships, and outreach initiatives where applicable.
• Ensure strict adherence to confidentiality, ethical standards, and data governance
  policies when handling student and institutional information.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Engineering, Educational Technology, or a related field is a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in educational
  technology, assessment operations, testing administration, or related university
  functions.
• Prior experience in higher education testing centers, enrollment systems, or
  certification environments is highly desirable.

Key Competencies

• Strong understanding of assessment systems, testing operations, and examination
  administration within higher education.
• Demonstrated experience with educational technologies, digital systems integration,
  and process optimization.
• Ability to analyze assessment data and generate clear, actionable reports for academic
  and administrative stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of data analytics, visualization tools (e.g., Power BI), and
  reporting frameworks.
• Strong project management, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical
  teams.
• High attention to detail, operational discipline, and commitment to compliance and
  quality standards.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.

Additional Attributes:

• Experience supporting international testing bodies or certification providers is
  considered an advantage.
• Background or applied interest in artificial intelligence, data science, or analytics
  within education is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder
  initiatives

Job Details

Preferred Candidate