Student Assistant

2 weeks ago


Charlottetown, Canada University of Prince Edward Island Full time

**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
- 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**:

- 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
- 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

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.



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