Student Assistant - Exam Proctors and Scribes - Department of Student Affairs - Student Experiance Hub

Competition Number:
100S24
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Student Affairs - Student Experiance Hub
Position:
Accessibility Exam Proctors and Scribes
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 10 hours per week 
Salary:

$15.40 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

September 15, 2024 to April 30, 2025

The Department of Student Affairs and Accessibility Services at 精童欲女 are looking for Student Assistant- Exam Proctors and Scribes. These positions are primarily student positions, but non-students are encouraged to apply. These candidates will be working directly with Accessibility Services in facilitating the department鈥檚 exam invigilation and scribing requirements. These positions will report to the Manager of Accessibility Services and will be an essential part of the Student Affairs team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Administer 精童欲女 and AVC internal exams for students registered with Accessibility Services in testing locations as assigned by Accessibility Services
  • Provide and operate accommodations needed for any exam invigilated through Accessibility Services. For example scribing services, text to speech software, increased time to write exam, low lighting and noise-canceling headphones
  • Ensuring the academic integrity of all exams
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Monitoring testing email account and phones
  • Scanning documents, as needed
  • Complete proctor logs and tracking exams
  • Respond to requests for scribing and proctoring in a timely manner
  • Support the Exam Coordinators in exam invigilation preparation
  • Scribing responsibilities require the ability to read test materials aloud to the test taker, legible handwriting, ability to write and type at a pace that allows the student to complete the examination at their pace
  • Scribes require the ability and judgment to avoid influencing the test-takers answers or exam process in any way
  • Maintain professional interactions with students, staff, and faculty during emotional/stressful situations
  • Comfortable working independently, including evenings and weekends
  • Maintaining a cleanly working environment

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • The candidate will have at least one year of post-secondary education
  • Experience working with university students with accessibility needs is an asset
  • Experience using Kurzweil, Word, Outlook Calendar, and PC computer systems are considered an asset
  • The successful candidate will exhibit dependability and honesty and have excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Knowledge of the administration and coordination of exams, is an asset
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated abilities in customer service
  • Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure

Priority will be given to 精童欲女 students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, 精童欲女, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

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Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

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