Fundamentals of Actuarial Practice (FAP) Interim & Final Assessment Graders

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Signup Deadline: 03-23-2018
Starts: 03-24-2018
Ends: 03-24-2018

Description:

Responsibilities & Duties

Graders are expected to commit to grading 1-4 hours per week (10-16 papers per month) on a consistent basis. Grading can be performed from home or work via the e-Learning system. We ask all graders to commit to remain on the team for at least one year.Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the Grading System and process for accurately entering grades and feedback, as appropriate

  • Demonstrates complete knowledge and understanding of the goals, tasks and solutions (as appropriate) for assigned assessment
  • Grades submissions within approximately 72 hours of assignment to grader’s queue
  • Provides effective feedback within guidelines for failing candidates
  • Attends training (virtually or face-to-face) as necessary
  • Informs Grading Chairperson of issues
  • Informs SOA staff of times when unable to grade
  • Liaises and interfaces with: e-Learning Assessment Grading Chairperson for assigned assessment, Assessment Graders and SOA Staff

Time Commitment

  • 4 or fewer hours per week
  • Minimum of 4 hours per month for one year

Experience Required

  • Must be FSA or Career ASA (5+ years as ASA and not pursuing the FSA designation)
  • Graders are expected to have effective written communication skills. We are especially in need of graders who are comfortable and able to grade in both English and French. Graders are also expected to maintain confidentiality.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in effective communication (writing feedback)
  • Demonstrates proficiency in technical and analytic problem solving (graders are exposed to a wide variety of topics and solutions and must be flexible enough to competently review)

Opportunity Location

U.S and Canadian members only

Travel Required

None required – Optional face-to-face meetings in U.S. twice a year (March and September) usually on a Monday and Tuesday.

SOA Training Required

New graders are trained via online reading material, sample paper grading and an optional conference call with the grading chair. Additionally, in-person training meetings are offered a couple of times per year. At these meetings we will provide training and introduce new FAP materials. Attendance at the meetings is optional. Travel expenses are reimbursed by the SOA, within current guidelines.

Qualifications:

Academic/Education
Annuities
Audit
Capital Management
Catastrophe
Commercial Lines
Disability Income Insurance
Distribution
Employee Health Benefits
Financial Reporting
Health Insurance - Commercial
Health Insurance – Public Systems
Investments
Liability Insurance
Life Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance
Marketing
Other Post-Employment Benefits
Personal Lines
Predictive Analytics
Private Sector - Pension
Product Pricing/Development
Property Insurance
Provider Systems
Public Sector - Pension
Public Systems/Social Insurance
Regulatory
Reinsurance
Research
Risk Management
Specialty Lines
Taxation
Underwriting
Valuation/Reserving
Workers Compensation Insurance

Contact:

SOA Volunteer
Society of Actuaries