Proctoring Services Assistant - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta
Description
Department Student Services - Accessibility & Accommodations
Salary range $40,193.27 to $53,485.30
Hours per week 35
Grade 5
Posted date
Closing date May 10, 2024
Position Type Full Time - Operating Funded
Description:
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits.
Location - This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton.
Working at the University of Alberta
- The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just.
Working for the Dean of Students (DoS) Proctoring Services
DoS Proctoring Services works closely with faculty and other student-facing services to ensure students' access to exam accommodations within a secure and monitored exam environment.
Our broader mission is to ensure the University of Alberta fulfills its Duty to Accommodate, enabling all students to participate equitably in course exams.
Position
Supporting the Academic Success Centre, the Proctoring Services Assistant (PSA) reports to the Proctoring Services Team Lead and administers course exam (including quizzes, tests, midterms, and finals) accommodations for students with approved exam accommodations.
As the first point of contact for both instructors and students, the position involves complex coordination and constant communication regarding accommodated exam administration.
Coordinating thousands of exams requires attention to multiple schedules, location characteristics, accommodation specifications, service provider work flows and exam digital technology in addition to UofA exam regulations.
This includes communicating with instructors in order to resolve exam conflicts and complications. Additionally, the PSA is responsible for responding to and de-escalating any disruptive behaviours that may arise.Duties
- Triages Proctoring Services inquiries and responds to or refers to appropriate staff members.
- Assists with onboarding, training and scheduling of DoS Proctoring Services staff.
- Updates missing or incorrect information in student exam schedules in ClockWork as requested by students, instructors, or ASC staff.
- Generates daily reports (schedules, room usage charts, furniture and accommodation lists, etc.) from ClockWork.
- Welcomes and provides help to students, faculty, and other stakeholders who visit the Proctoring Services Centre.
Minimum Qualifications
- A minimum of a high school diploma is required; however, preference is given to those with an undergraduate degree/office administration training
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written English communication skills
- Superior customer service skills
- Attention to detail is crucial, especially with multilevel detail
- Previous experience working with persons with disabilities
Preferred Qualifications
- The ability to learn new systems is preferred, with ClockWork knowledge being an asset
- Experience in deescalating highstress situations is beneficial
- Knowledge of crisis management and suicide intervention is an asset
- Fluency in American Sign Language and other languages is an asset
- Related administrative experience with excellent organizational, flexibility and time management skills; experience at the University of Alberta preferred
Note:
This opportunity will be available until midnight May 10, 2024, Edmonton, Alberta local time.
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