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Academic Reviewer - Cape TownFull job descriptionNew Africa Centre houses the executive management of a partnership with Southern New Hampshire University to offer employment to a team of Reviewers to work remotely with the Global Education Movements (GEM) Education Assessment Centre.New Africa Centre is looking for Reviewers to assist the company on a remote basis.Position Summary:Reviewers are responsible for evaluating Bachelor of Arts student project submissions using a rubric designed specifically for each project. The Reviewer provides specific, actionable written feedback to students for any areas of the project that require improvement and resubmission. Written words of encouragement are also provided to help keep the student on-track. Additionally, Reviewers occasionally work in teams with peers and attend individual and team meetings.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:xc2xb7 Use rubrics and supplemental information to provide fair and consistent education evaluations with encouraging, specific, and actionable feedback.xc2xb7 Perform education evaluations and communicate with students through an online Learning Management Systemxc2xb7 Maintain an in-depth knowledge of every component of curriculum within assigned workloadxc2xb7 Respond to student written queries swiftly and return evaluations to students within 48 hours of submissionxc2xb7 Complete program improvement assignments, as neededxc2xb7 Attend online video and telephone meetings with manager or team membersxc2xb7 Participate in quality assurance processesxc2xb7 Participate in assessment norming processesxc2xb7 Support academic integrity validationxc2xb7 Protect student privacyxc2xb7 All Reviewers are encouraged to join and visit the online Reviewer communityxc2xb7 Work in a team -- both as a leader and active follower -- in person and digitallyxc2xb7 Assess student submissions with integrity, honesty, and ethicallyxc2xb7 Other duties as required to ensure the success of the assessment centerMinimum Qualifications:xc2xb7 Conferred Masters Degreexc2xb7 Prior college-level experience with online learning preferredxc2xb7 Knowledge or expertise in competency-based educationxc2xb7 Ability to score consistently using a rubricxc2xb7 Skill working in an electronic management systemxc2xb7 An encouraging and respectful attitude toward all students and colleagues; can-do attitudexc2xb7 Demonstrated level of English fluency at the academic/higher education levelxc2xb7 Demonstrated fluency in use of technology, especially software applicationsxc2xb7 Demonstrate ability to learn and utilize rapidly changing technological platformsxc2xb7 Flexible approach to work and learning.Working Conditions & Physical RequirementsReviewers will work remotely, in a location (within South Africa) of their choice.All work is completed on your personal computer and via cell phone. Hours are not flexible.Reliable online connectivity is a requirement, and your personal computer must be adequate.3 day a week with a schedule rotating over two weeks.One week = Sat, Sun and one day during the week.One Week = 3 days during the week.Each day from 08:00 - 17:00. NO FLEXI-HOURSYou are expected to work an average of 13 days per month.CompensationReviewers will be offered the equivalent in ZAR (South African Rand) of $1 069.97 / month The contract will be one-year, renewable dependent on performance and operational need. The contract is dependent on consistently meeting all training development goals and targets.To applyPlease include a Cover Letter, your CV, your South African Identity Document or Passport with Visa or Refugee or Asylum Permit and a copy of your Masters Degree with this application.Please address cover letter to Miranda Madikane. Cover letters addressed to Dear Sir, will not be considered.Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted, and applicants are processed on first come first served basis.Job Type: Part-timePay: R16 000,00 - R20 000,00 per monthExpected hours: 24 per weekEducation:Masters (Required)Application Deadline: 2024/11/16Expected Start Date: 2025/01/06

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