IELTS Examiner

Position Details

University of Colorado | Denver

Official

Title:

IELTS USA Examiner

Working Title: IELTS USA Examiner

FTE: Part time (49%) FTE | In-Person Modality

Salary Range: $48/hour

Position #– Requisition #39210

Millions of moments start at CU Denver, a place where innovation, research, and learning meet in the heart of a global city. We’re the state’s premier public urban research university with more than 100 in-demand, top-ranked bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. We partner with diverse learners—at any stage of their life and career—for transformative educational experiences. Across seven schools and colleges, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges and produce impactful creative work.

As part of the state’s largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $665 million. To learn more about how CU Denver helps learners meet their moment, visit ucdenver.edu.

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY .edu/cu-careers.

The IELTS USA Examiner is responsible for assessing the IELTS Speaking module, including second marking when necessary, ensuring adherence to the standards set by the IELTS Professional Support Network (PSN) and IELTS USA, and supporting other IELTS operations related to examining as needed. IELTS Examiners must maintain their certification in the speaking module. If the successful candidate is not already certified as an IELTS examiner, they will need to meet the PSN Minimum Professional Requirements and obtain certification in the Speaking module.

This position will work approximately 7-12 hours per month as needed for testing days. Appointments will be part-time (less than 50%) and will depend on the needs of the department and are subject to budgetary approval. Therefore, this posting does not necessarily reflect a current open position. The ESL Academy will contact you if there is an opening that suits your qualifications.

• Conduct International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Speaking tests.
• When required, marking speaking exams for a second time.
• Adhere to the IELTS Professional Support Network and the IELTS USA policies and procedures.
• Participate in Examiner meetings and other relevant meetings and training as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
• A recognized qualification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) or recognized equivalent as part of a recognized university award course.
• IELTS Speaking Examiner Certification.
• At least 3 years’ full time (or the equivalent part time) relevant TESOL teaching experience. Most of this teaching experience must relate to adult students (16 years and over).

• Master’s Degree in TESOL, ESL, Linguistics, or English.

• Ability to prioritize deadlines.
• Ability to complete tasks accurately and in sufficient detail.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Strong customer service skills, including experience providing customer service to multi-lingual speakers.
• Knowledge on maintaining testing schedule, policies, and procedures of third-party testing companies, provide timely communication throughout the organization and external partners and communities.
• Ability to maintain the reputation and integrity of the IELTS test, IELTS USA, and CU Denver ESL Academy.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with instructional faculty and staff.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality.

• This position requires an onsite presence on campus on testing days.
• This position may require working weekends on Saturday and Sunday.
• This position must maintain their certification in the speaking module.

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