Assessment Administrator

Union/Affiliation: Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)
Pay range: $74,288 to $88,609 annually SFU Department Descr: School of Medicine - Accreditation, Assessment & Evaluation
Position Grade: 8
# of openings: 1
Biweekly Hours: 72

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

Help build B.C.’s new medical school from the ground up!

At Simon Fraser University's School of Medicine, we envision a medical education system where students and residents learn as part of a team in primary care and other community-level settings, in patient-centred environments, and with a curriculum that considers social, environmental and prevention contexts. As we establish the school in Surrey, B.C., our growing relationships with the local community, Fraser Health Authority, First Nations Health Authority, physicians and Indigenous partners will help us to meet the diverse health needs of the communities we serve and improve access to primary care throughout the province. We seek to advance reconciliation by embedding and equalizing Indigenous knowledge systems in our learning, research and practices while resting on a solid foundation of high-quality, accredited education and world-class research efforts that keep us oriented towards measurable socially accountable outcomes.

About the Role

The Assessment Administrator plays a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of the School of Medicine’s Program of Assessment for the MD program. Working within the Assessment & Learner Progress unit, this position coordinates and oversees a broad range of assessment activities, including written examinations, progress testing, workplace-based assessments, portfolio coaching, and structured clinical assessments. The role contributes directly to learner success by ensuring assessments are delivered with integrity, consistency, accessibility, and cultural safety. As the School of Medicine continues to build its assessment infrastructure, the Assessment Administrator will be involved in developing operational processes, implementing assessment technologies, supporting accommodation practices, strengthening quality assurance systems, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organized professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to help shape assessment practices within a newly established medical education program committed to excellence, innovation, and learner-centered education.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and detail-oriented professional who excels in coordinating complex operations and managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments. They demonstrate sound judgment under pressure, exceptional organizational skills, and a commitment to providing outstanding service to the learners. Success in this role requires strong communication and relationship-building abilities, a learner-centered mindset, and the ability to work effectively with diverse partners including faculty, clinicians, learners, and external vendors. The successful candidate embraces continuous improvement, values inclusivity and accessibility, and is motivated by the opportunity to contribute to high-quality assessment practices that support learner success in medical education.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Education, Business Administration, Health Sciences, or related discipline and two years of related experience in test administration, events coordination, operations management, program support, or academic administration, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple concurrent assessment activities and competing priorities.
• Strong event management and logistics coordination skills, including vendor management, scheduling, and troubleshooting complex operational issues.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure, particularly during high-stakes assessment events.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to security protocols in environments involving sensitive learner and assessment information.
• Ability to manage learner accessibility needs and support inclusive assessment practices while ensuring equitable assessment experiences.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

• 4 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)*
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
• Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds*
• And more!

*Prorated for part-time employees

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