Student Assistant - Exam Proctors

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Time management

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Post-secondary education

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Shift and schedule

Weekends as needed
 
Location
550 University Ave, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3
 
Full job description
Accessibility Services at UPEI are looking for Student Assistants - Exam Proctors, Readers and Scribes. These candidates will be working directly with Accessibility Services to facilitate the department's exam invigilation, reading, and scribing requirements. These positions will report to the Manager of Accessibility Services.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administer UPEI 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 accounts and phones
Scanning documents, as needed
Complete proctor logs and tracking exams
Respond to requests for shifts for readers, scribes and proctors in a timely manner
Support the Exam Coordinators in exam preparation
Reading test materials aloud to the test taker
Write and/or typing at a pace that allows the student to complete the examination at their pace
Maintain professional interactions with students, staff, and faculty during emotional/stressful situations
Comfortable working independently, including evenings and weekends
Maintaining a clean working environment
Must be able to adhere to the UPEI Scent Free Policy
QUALIFICATIONS:
The candidate will have completed at least two years 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
Reading and Scribing requires strong judgment skills to avoid influencing the test-takers’ answers or exam process in any way
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
Please note: Training will be provided for all successful candidates.
Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.