Exam Accommodations Administrator - Student Affairs & Services

Date Posted: January 17, 2025

Posting Deadline: January 31, 2025

Department: Student Affairs & Services

Type of Employment: Permanent, Full-time

Group Affiliation: APC Group, Group 3 ($46,688 - $60,172 annually)

At Saint Mary's University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the University's success. We are currently looking to fill the position of Exam Accommodations Administrator to join our Student Affairs & Services team.

What we offer

As a team member at Saint Mary's, we are proud to offer many benefits. Some of these include:

· Competitive compensation

· Comprehensive benefits package

· Defined Contribution Pension plan

· Vacation

· Personal days

· Professional development

· Holiday closure

· Summer hour schedule

· Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit

Job Information and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Manager-Student Accessibility, the Exam Accommodations Administrator:

· Is responsible for test and exam accommodations at the Fred Smithers Centre for Student Accessibility. This includes working with students and faculty to ensure that accommodations are put into place and coordinated in a timely manner

· Assists students with test and exam accommodation conflicts

· Ensures tests and exams through the Fred Smithers Centre have been adapted to meet the required accommodations, i.e. translation to braille, use of specialized software and/or adaptive technology - Kurzweil, enlarging tests, and setting up Dragon files

· Recruits, trains and supervises student invigilators and peer notetaking staff, inclusive of conducting interviews and payroll management

· Collects daily statistical information from test and exam requests

· Under the direction of the Manager, participates and organizes ongoing projects including research. Drafts proposals for various tasks and projects

· Promotes accessibility and inclusion across campus and the broader university community provides accessibility support to faculty as needed.

· Other related duties as required

Experience and Education Requirements

To be the successful Exam Accommodations Administrator you will have:

· Undergraduate degree

· Minimum 1 years directly related experience

· Experience using specialized software and/or adaptive technology

· Knowledge and understanding of disability issues

· Knowledge of Accommodate Software would be an asset

· Excellent knowledge of MS Office

· Ability to work flexible hours including Saturdays and evenings, as required

· Ability to work in a multifaceted environment as required

Application Details

Apply for this opportunity online using our online application system through Career Beacon. Click on "Apply Now" and complete all required information fields. Qualified candidates should submit the following with their application:

· Resume

· Cover Letter

· Three Professional References

Late applications may not receive consideration. We appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

At Saint Mary's University, equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as Black/African Nova Scotians, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities and women. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected].