IIELTS Test Centre Administrator (TCA):
IDP Education:
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  • Rest of Nigeria Full Time
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Job Summary:
Job Description/Requirements:
The IELTS Test Centre Administrator is responsible for managing the IELTS examinations within the designated region. The Administrator will be responsible for compliance with the established guidelines of test operation and management as prescribed by the IELTS test partners in their manuals.

Key Responsibilities.

Customer Service

Business Administration

Test Administration Quality and Integrity

Independently perform audits on IELTS test centres as scheduled and provide documented feedback and reports. Ensure both test centres and offsite testing operations are managed within the IELTS operating procedures. Ensure adherence to all IELTS manuals. Ensure adherence to PSN policy and procedure of all Examiner Trainers and Examiners. Assist with the implementation of IELTS policies. Ability to work in a professional manner with stakeholders and in accordance with organisational values. Draft contracts for various IELTS business aspects as required. Monitor all current contracts to ensure terms are adhered to. All invoices are processed in a timely manner.
Operations Management

Oversee management of the tests conducted in the applicable test centre. Oversee distribution of test materials, marking of test papers, recording results and distribution of TRFs. Manage test centre Examiners, including recruitment, training and certification within the PSN guidelines. Financial reporting and invoicing is conducted accurately and on time. Manage the regular Clerical Marker monitoring program and the production of reports as required. Supervise the Enquiry on Results appeals system. Supervise the Verification Service for stakeholders. Manage the delivery of projects on time, within budget and in accordance with annual plans and targets. Assist with the coordination of the annual Administratorsâ regional meetings and the development and delivery of requisite presentations as required. Represent IELTS at various conferences and stakeholder events and deliver IELTS presentations as required. Where appropriate / relevant work effectively with IELTS Service Providers (ISPs) to drive high levels of performance and ensure that all IELTS testing activity is conducted to expected standards. (This point can be removed in locations where it is not relevant). Identify and leverage opportunities to increase cooperation, efficiency, and operational effectiveness between IDPâs student placement and IELTS operations.
Client Management

Assist in the stakeholder management to maintain stakeholder satisfaction and integrity of the test. Build and maintain a good working relationship with stakeholders both internal and external ensuring that all business outcomes are satisfactorily met.
Project Service Enhancement

Assist the IELTS Operations Manager on projects identified as a result of IELTS Partner Working Groups. Participate in reviews of IELTS manuals and procedures for test enhancement. Participate in reviews of IELTS promotional material.
Exam Preparation

Organization of each test. Management of following test day tasks
Preparing the Exam venue

Ensuring all test materials, Registration folders, desk labels and all other materials required for the test per the test checklist, are organized and ready to be taken to the test venue. Ensuring adequate invigilators for the test by contacting invigilators and planning staff levels for test in advance. Ensuring all invigilators have signed appropriate documents and passed all required training.
Starting the Exam

During the Exam

  • Supervise:
    Reading of invigilation script Distribution test materials Counting and inventory control of all test materials Timing of the test Dealing with queries, test day incidents and any misconduct occurrences and ensuring that IELTS policies and procedures are adhered to. Recording all absentees on the seating plan.
  • Finishing an Exam
  • Post Exam

Organize all aspects of post-test materials handling to appropriate location. Organize secure destruction of test materials. Organize and supervise marking of test materials, including staffing with appropriately qualified examiners and clerical markers.
Essential requirements:
Previous IELTS experience highly desirable. Client management experience. Strong administrative and sound financial skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills Fluent in English. Competent user of Microsoft Office suite. Ability to plan, organise, prioritise, and execute multiple tasks within set objectives in a timely and professional manner. Interest in / experience of international education and / or testing services. Tertiary qualifications or equivalent industry experience. Ability to communicate effectively across various