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.