Student Assistant - Exam Proctors, Readers and Scribes (Up to 15 Positions) - Accessibility Services - Student Experience Hub

Competition Number:
76S25
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Accessibility Services
Position:
Student Assistants - Exam Proctors, Readers and Scribes
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 15 hours per week
Salary:

$16.00 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

September to April 30, 2026

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.

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 below.

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. Applications will not be accepted via email.

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

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