Ubc

Evening Exam Coordinator

UBC Vancouver Campus - Vancouver, BC, Canada

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 4 days ago

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About the role

The Exam Coordinators coordinate the process for the provision of accommodated exams for students with disabilities on behalf of the university.
This work will involve reviewing individual student exam accommodations as they relate to the allowances of the specific exam to ensure the student is able to meet the unique learning outcomes for each exam.
The incumbent will work with the student's instructors and advisor to assess the specific allowances for each exam and coordinate resources as needed.

Exam Coordination | Program Support | Centre for Accessibility | Student Affairs | VP Students
Exam Coordinators will be expected to develop a specific exam plan for each student and their individual exams.
The incumbent will also recruit, schedule, train and manage over 100 exam invigilators.
The Exam Coordinator is responsible for ensuring adequate student staff have been hired and trained to maintain services provided by the Centre for Accessibility regarding exam invigilation, delivery and procurement.
Administering the implementation of exam allowances including specific requirements related to rooms, furniture, technology, format of exam, online invigilation and student support (scribe, personal attendant etc)
Troubleshoots issues along with Academic Systems Support, resolves scheduling system errors and communicates system issues with both end users and technical staff.
Analyses, defines and interprets exam data, prepares and maintains various statistical reports, manuals and information materials.
Maintains timely and professional email and phone correspondence with instructors, staff, and students.
Maintains a working knowledge of computer software used to assist in the exam taking processes (Read & Write Gold, Jaws, Dragon, Zoomtext and Kurzweil).
Understands how to install/uninstall software and provides support for first-time software users during their exams.

Some weekend and on-call work will be required.
This involves performing a detailed analysis of each student's required accommodations, number of exams per day, academic/departmental requirements and assigns exam space in accordance with established priorities.
Each exam contains a complex array of requirements specific to the student and the course that must be considered before a booking is finalized and scheduled.
This position will be required to develop a thorough understanding of our online exam management system.

Experience working in a university academic environment specifically with assessments and exam accommodations.
Knowledge of the CUPE 2278 collective agreement is preferred, experience in supervising in a unionized setting, experience supervising unionized staff
Experience working with people with disabilities an asset.
Computer experience required (Word, Excel preferred).
Proven ability to prioritize work and to meet deadlines.
Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, public service and organizational skills.
Ability to exercise tact and discretion when handling sensitive and/or confidential matters.
Demonstrable skills in maintaining accurate records and

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