Test Centre and Integrated Services Coordinator - Oshawa, Canada - Ontario Tech University

Ontario Tech University

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Oshawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Test Centre and Integrated Services Coordinator

Tracking Code:
req1087

Faculty/Department:
Office of Student Life

Number of Positions:1

Appointment Type:
Limited Term 18 Months

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Salary Range:
Level - Starting Salary, Step 1 $54,848

Posting Date:
April 16, 2024

Closing Date:
April 30, 2024

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for coordinating and administering testing and integrated services delivered through Ontario Tech Test Centres (North and Downtown Campuses), to support of students with disabilities.

This position is required to work out of both locations

Nature of work:

To whom does the position report? (Manager, Test Centre and Integrated Services)

Responsibilities/accountabilities:

1.

Test/Exam Coordination & Administration:

Coordinates the administration of alternative tests/exams for students with disabilities
Recruits, trains and coordinates invigilators and scribes to monitor exams in a manner that ensures adherence to the University's policy on academic integrity
Invigilation: Primary invigilator for the test centre during slower periods, including invigilator backup
On call during examination periods to support test centre operations (including outside of standard work hours)
Liaising with Faculties to confirm student arrangements, obtain testing materials, printing quizzes, tests, midterms and exams and facilitating the return of completed texts/exams
Supporting members of the Student Accessibility Services team in providing academic accommodations, alternative testing, student support and program delivery
Supports new Test Centre initiatives as directed and representing Test Centre and Integrated Services on campus committees and events

2.
Integrated Services Coordination

Contributes to developing, delivering, coordinating, and assessing Computerized Note-Taking programs for deaf and hardof hearing students. This includes coordinating with thirdparty vendor(s), onboarding CNTs with Ontario Tech technology (such as Canvas, Clockwork, and Google Docs), and reviewing and verifying vendor invoices.
Contributes to developing, delivering, coordinating, and assessing campuswide peer notetaking service to support students' accommodations
Contributes to developing, delivering, coordinating, and assessing alternative formatting. This includes coordination with students, Student Accessibility Services advisors, communication with vendors and collaboration with the Assistive Technologist.
Contributes to developing, delivering, coordinating, and assessing Captioning Materials
Contributes to developing, delivering, coordinating, and assessing alternative testing arrangements, FM hearing systems, notetakers, training and access to computers and adaptive software, alternative text formats, interpreters
Collaborating with instructors, teaching assistants and faculties to ensure the timely conversion of examination materials into accessible formats, such as Braille, large print, electronic, Kurzweil, Read&Write etc.
Scanning, transcribing and producing accessible format test, exam and other course materials when necessary
Installing and testing assistive software on student laptops and in test/exam centres to ensure system integrity, general safety and operational capability
Maintaining databases for all quizzes, tests, midterms and final exams, conferring with IT and software provider to troubleshoot and correct problems
Assisting in the collection of student data and the preparation of Ministry reports for accessibility funds and grants
Compile, analyze, interpret and prepare data by identifying trends, significant findings and anomalies
Maintaining statistical information regarding the use of services provided by the test centre and contribute to the annual report
Assesses and reports program and service outcomes

3.

Stepped Care and Student Support:

Provides coverage as needed, including breaks, illness, or vacations, and is coordinated through departmental managers

4.

Special Projects:

Contributes to developing, delivering, coordinating, and assessing special projects as signed by manager

Required Skills:

Knowledge of test centre operations, invigilating procedures and guidelines, and ability to ensure test integrity and security
Knowledge and experience with group development techniques and training skills with individuals and

small groups

Good judgment, decision making and problem solving skills
Solid understanding of customer service ethic, academic integrity and respect for confidentiality
Superior organizational skills
Ability to work effectively individually and within a team environment
Computer, Word processing and data base skills are essential
Demonstrated knowledge of assistive technology used by persons with a disability and proven ability to troubleshoot technology issues
Demonstrated abi