RECRUITMENT ROLE PROFILE FORM

Job Title: Learning Systems Application Testing Assistant

School/Department: Libraries, Research and Learning Resources (LRLR) – Learning Technology

Salary: £17,039 - £20,198 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance

Job Family and Level: Administrative, Professional & Managerial Level 2

Contract Status: Fixed term until 31 July 2017

Hours of Work: Full time

Location: King’s Meadow Campus

Reporting to: Team Leader, Learning Technologies and Pedagogies

Purpose of the New Role: The purpose of this role is to support the test and release of a suite of learning systems in use at The University of Nottingham. The remit of the role holder is to execute test plans and accurately document issues identified to support the development of learning applications that meet the strategic needs of the University.

The post holder will work closely with and interface between the Learning Systems and Faculty and School Support teams within the LRLR Learning Technology Section.

Main Responsibilities % time per year

1 Testing Responsibilities Carry out agreed set of test cases, in line with the test plan and

development project schedule, clearly and accurately reporting test results and progress.

Authoring of test cases in the form of written instructions, ensuring those instructions are clear and accurate, seeking technical advice where needed, and updating existing test cases where required.

Reporting, assignment, analysis and resolution tracking of software and non-software bugs in a central bug management database.

Retesting bugs when they are re-submitted into the test environment and provide sign-off or remedial action recommendations on behalf of QA.

Ensure end user requirements are met through the execution of UAT activities

90%

2 Wider ContributionTo contribute to the development of Learning Technologies activity, projects, communication and engagement: Support the team by contributing to the establishment and

implementation of effective practice and procedures for software testing and quality assurance.

To actively participate in the Learning Technology Section team in order to facilitate communication within the Section

To support (through test and release of software applications) LRLR projects to enhance the service

10%

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Essential DesirableQualifications/ Education

Educated to at least GCSE level including Maths and English at grade C or above, (or equivalent)

Knowledge/Skills/Training

Accurate and efficient data entry and word processing

Written and verbal communication skills

Proven ability to work effectively and efficiently both when alone and in a team

Proven ability to work well under pressure

A commitment to deliver a high quality professional service to students and staff

Ability to gain new skills quickly Flexible and adaptable Accuracy and attention to detail Working knowledge of Microsoft

Word, email and the web

Knowledge of learning technologies and their application to HE

Experience Experience of working in a team environment and supporting colleagues

Experience of application Software Testing

Other Ability to work to deadlines Ability to act as a team member Ability to work in a busy office

environment

Decision Making

i) taken independently by the role holder Organising day’s work Decisions on the success of test plans Updating and completing test plans Ensuring the accurate implementation of test plans

ii) taken in collaboration with others Anticipating difficulties, where they might arise and taking measures to minimise their

impact Conflicting work priorities

iii) referred to the appropriate line manager (please name) by the role holder Approval to attend external meetings and courses Non standard enquiries Requests for support that appear to be outside this role profile

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