Academic Assessor

About Us

UniAthena is a rapidly growing EdTech platform offering upskilling courses and self-paced academic programs in collaboration with European universities and awarding bodies. Over 2.5 million learners from more than 150 countries are pursuing their upskilling journey on our 100% online and automated learning platform. Our vision is to make higher education accessible to all. We also offer online Master's, Postgraduate Certificates, Diplomas, and Doctoral programs developed with European universities. As part of the Westford Education Group, UniAthena is on a high-growth trajectory in the dynamic EdTech space.

Objective of the role

The Academic Assessor is responsible for evaluating postgraduate-level student work and providing guidance for online learners, with particular emphasis on dissertation supervision. This role focuses on maintaining academic standards while supporting distance learners through timely assessment and constructive feedback.

Key Responsibilities

Provide dissertation guidance to learners pursuing Master's-level programs

Review and evaluate assessment submissions promptly

Offer detailed, constructive feedback to support student development

Ensure consistency and fairness in grading across all student submissions

Monitor student academic progress and intervene when necessary

Support students through the research process including proposal development, methodology selection, and data analysis

Maintain regular communication with online learners through virtual office hours and digital platforms

Collaborate with learning facilitator / faculties to ensure alignment with learning outcomes

Document student performance and maintain accurate assessment records

Participate in moderation and standardization activities to ensure quality assurance

Skills And Qualifications Required

Masters equivalent terminal degree in the relevant discipline

Previous experience supervising Master's dissertations

Minimum 1 Years Of Experience In Online Education / learning Environments

Demonstrated expertise in research methodologies appropriate to your discipline

Familiarity with virtual learning environments and digital assessment tools

Experience with academic quality assurance processes

Excellent written communication skills for providing clear, detailed feedback

Strong time management abilities to handle multiple assessment deadlines

Proficiency with online learning platforms and digital collaboration tools

Ability to establish rapport with students in a virtual environment

Understanding of diverse learning needs in an online context

Detail-oriented approach to evaluating academic work

Skills Required

Time Management