• Job Description

  Req#: JR16459

  Job Category

  CUPE 2278 Teaching Assistants

  Job Title

  Centre for Accessibility - Exam Invigilator

  Department

  Invigilator | Program Support | Centre for Accessibility | Student Affairs | VP Students

  Posting End Date

  November 15, 2024

  Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

  Job End Date

  Apr 30, 2025

  At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

  
  Job Summary
  The Exam Invigilator monitors the accommodated exams for students with disabilities. This Exam Invigilator will be expected to have the ability to take shifts between 7:30 AM and 10:00 PM and the flexibility to commit to an average of 12 hours of work per week.
  
  Organizational Status
  Reports to the Team Lead – Accommodated Exams. Is supervised by the Exam Coordinators and works in a team with other exam invigilators.
  
  Work Performed

  • Preparing, starting, monitoring, and ending exams for students with disabilities in private spaces or group settings.
  • Setting up adaptive and computer equipment for exams.
  • Compiling detailed and accurate records and incident reports.
  • Ensuring examinees adhere to UBC and Centre for Accessibility exam procedures.
  • Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and to treat all students and colleagues with fairness, dignity, and respect.
  • Maintaining good communication with Exam Coordinators and working as part of a team with other invigilators.
  • Ability to exercise discretion with tact when handling sensitive and/or confidential matters.
  • Completing tasks assigned by Exam Coordinators.

  
  Consequence of Error/Judgement
  Failure to provide service that meets these standards may create hardships for students with disabilities seeking academic accommodation, compromise the relationship of the Centre for Accessibility with community constituents who may experience marginalization or disadvantage as a result of the interaction, or negatively impact the public image of the unit and University.
  
  Supervision Received
  Receives supervision from the Exam Coordinators and the Team Lead – Accommodated Exams.
  
  Supervision Given
  None.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Must be a registered student at the University of British Columbia
  • Strong preference for students who are registered in courses that do not require exams
  • Friendly demeanor and strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to contribute to a positive, respectful and dynamic team environment
  • Ability to work and remain calm while under stress and pressure
  • Effective written and oral communication – compose detailed reports using clear, concise business English
  • Outstanding attention to detail and ability to accurately follow procedures
  • Punctuality and reliability
  • Ability to follow directions, work independently, and to work within a team environment
  • Experience working with persons with disabilities, in education, or in a service-oriented environment an asset

  Additional Job Description

  • Please note that the pre-requisite for this position is to be a registered UBC student and eligible to work in the upcoming academic year. This includes: Current Students in an Undergraduate Program, Current Students in a Masters Program, Current Students in a Phd Program.
  • Coverletters are mandatory. Please submit it along with your resume.

• About the company

  25306 The University of British Columbia is a public research university with campuses in Vancouver and Kelowna, British Columbia.

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