MTS Level 6 - Exam Coordinator - Accessibility Services - Student Affairs - Student Experience Hub

Competition Number:
72E23
Position Type:
Staff Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Accessibility Services - Student Affairs
Position:
MTS Level 6 - Exam Coordinator
Contract:
Full-Time Term Position
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week (some evening/weekend hours may be required)
Salary:

$60,585 to $66,535 per annum, prorated to time and term, as per CUPE 1870

Term:

July 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024 (Term may be reduced or extended depending on performance, available funding, and departmental requirements)

The Department of Student Affairs at UPEI is seeking an Exam Coordinator. The Exam Coordinators are responsible for coordinating the department’s testing and exam accommodation services. Reporting to the Manager of Accessibility Services, the Exam Coordinators are an essential part of the Student Affairs team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Collaborating and sharing responsibilities with the other Exam Coordinator and working closely with the Administrative Assistant to ensure the smooth administration of exams within the department
  • Managing the Department of Accessibility Services’ Exam Booking system AccessDeck (to be replaced by new software, Accommodate)
  • Be the primary contact for coordinating, scheduling, and administering testing accommodations and exam support services for UPEI and AVC exams, including scheduling Exam Proctors
  • Scheduling and booking rooms to accommodate the individual needs of students
  • Coordinating the communication of exam location, time, and accommodations to students and faculty
  • Maintaining confidentiality and security of all testing materials
  • Ensuring access to exam materials in a timely manner
  • Coordinating the invigilation of UPEI and AVC internal exams (may include evenings, weekends and being on call during peak times)
  • Be the point of contact for student staff who are proctoring exams after hours 
  • Arranging accommodations needed for exams invigilated through Accessibility Services. For example, scribing services, text to speech software, increased time to write exams and low lighting
  • Coordinating the setup of the adaptive technologies required for students to complete tests and exams
  • Providing oversight of academic integrity principles and practices
  • Supporting the Manager of Accessibility Services in training, supervision, and scheduling of test proctors, scribes and readers
  • Providing referrals for academic support to students with accessibility needs

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • The candidate will have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (Bachelor of Education would be considered an asset)
  • An understanding of appropriate teaching pedagogies, learning accommodations and inclusive practices are essential
  • At least two years’ experience working with students with disabilities or working in a related area
  • Experience using Kurzweil, Dragon Dictate, AccessDeck, Microsoft Office Suite and PC computer systems would be considered an asset
  • Experience with conflict resolution, handling situations with tact and professionalism
  • The successful candidate will exhibit dependability and honesty
  • The successful candidate will exhibit excellent organization and time management skills
  • Supervisory experience, as well as knowledge of the administration and coordination of exams, is an asset
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 posted on the UPEI Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca.

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

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.