Accommodated Exam Assistant

2 weeks ago


Victoria, Canada University of Victoria Full time

Organizational Unit- University of Victoria -> Student Affairs -> Centre for Accessible Learning- Posting Close Date- 22 January 2023- Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.- FTE- 1.0- Salary Grade- $3,604.00 - $3,712.00- Additional Posting Information:
- N/A- Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE- Classification- PB6- Hours of Work- Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm- Start Date- 2/1/2023- End Date- 1/31/2024- Employee Group:
- CUPE 951 - Term- # of Hires Needed- 1- Category- Administrative and Support Services- About this OpportunityThe University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.
- Job SummaryStudent Affairs at the University of Victoria helps to transforms students’ lives by supporting and inspiring the highest standards of student learning and success, community engagement and staff development. The Division is comprised of over 30 reporting units in six departments: Athletics and Recreation, Campus Services, Indigenous Affairs, Office of the Registrar, Student Recruitment and Global Engagement, and Student Services. The comprehensive and integrated range of services we provide make Student Affairs one of the most dynamic and diverse divisions on campus. Together, we support UVic’s vision “to be a university of choice for outstanding students, faculty, and staff from BC, Canada, and around the world.”

As a unit within the Division of Student Affairs, the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) is responsible for providing institutional leadership in the delivery of a comprehensive student-focused accessible learning model and delivers training and education to further the University’s commitment to provide equal access to all academic programs. CAL is a core academic support unit for both students and faculty, and contributes to the recruitment and retention of students and fosters services and programs that value academic success, inclusion, accessibility, and universally designed environments.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Exam Services, this role is responsible for supporting the daily operations, coordination, and on-going delivery of UVic’s accommodated testing, systems and procedures. The Accommodated Exam Assistant supports the Coordinator of Accommodated Exams to enhance the provision of excellent services to students and faculty, and works closely with academic units to integrate services, processes and communication.
- Job Requirements**Experience**:
A minimum of one (1) year of experience in a similar position, preferably in a post-secondary, exam environment, or institutional environment or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Preference will be given to applicants with:

- Experience in a disability, counselling, mental health, or human service office
- Previous exam invigilation experience
- Familiarity with UVic services and programs

**Knowledge/Skills/Abilities**:

- Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail, time management, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively independantly and within a team environment, as well as the larger UVic community.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty and staff, often in the context of emotional distress and/or crisis
- Experience in effectively maintaining the confidentiality of highly personal and sensitive information
- Ability to exercise initiative, active listening skills, good judgement, tact, and diplomacy
- Ability to meet standards of confidentiality and academic integrity
- Ability to respond to situations of emotional/health distress or crisis, and when required, escalate to Supervisor, Exam Services or other campus supports (i.e. counselling services, campus security).
- Experience working with adaptive technology is an asset
- Familiarity with ClockWork Technology (exam booking) or other complex database software and a variety of assistive technology such as Kurzweil and Dragon is an asset

**Specialized Knowledge/Education**:
Secondary school graduation or equivalent.

**Territory acknowledgement**

We acknowledge and respect the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples on whose traditional territory the university stands and the Songhees, Esquimalt and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

**Equity and Diversity Statement**

**Accessibility Statement


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