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Closing Date: February 23, 2024 at 4:00 PM
STUDENT AFFAIRS & SERVICES
The primary purpose of Student Affairs & Services (SAS) is to support students in achieving their academic, personal, and life goals. In keeping with this, SAS develops and delivers a wide range of programs and services that enhance and contribute to the student experience and the learning environment. Individually and collectively, SAS Divisions contribute directly to the University's goal of transformative educational experiences, innovative programs, and commitment to experiential learning.
WHAT WE OFFER
Full-time | Term Ending February 7, 2025 (Leave Replacement) | Saint John | On-Campus
Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week
Additional Working Conditions:
- Some overtime may be required during peak exam periods.
Salary Range: $38,925 - $48,655 per annum
Applications will be accepted from any qualified candidates including current employees who may wish to consider a temporary assignment.
YOUR FOCUS
Reporting to Student Accessibility Counsellor, the Student Accessibility Support Assistant provides support services and programs to students as related to testing. This position oversees the workflow and production of materials for accommodations specifically related to testing and examinations.
- Coordinate testing and invigilation services for students.
- Promote a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere for testing and interact and communicate effectively with students with a variety of disabilities.
- Communicate with instructors, invigilators and students regarding tests and examination arrangements.
- Schedule, receive, and prepare testing materials to be written at the Student Accessibility Centre.
- Manage and maintain a database scheduling system for student tests and exams.
- Train invigilators according to Centre policies and procedures and schedule invigilating shifts.
- Ensure that all testing procedures are followed within the Centre.
- Recommend process protocols and identify best practices in the testing aspect of the Centre to the Student Accessibility Counsellor.
- Other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU BRING
- College diploma in administration, management, human services, or other related fields.
Additional Strengths
- University degree preferred.
- Knowledge and experience of working with post-secondary students with disabilities an asset.
- High proficiency in in Microsoft Office and database usage.
- Ability to prioritize and perform work with minimal supervision.
- Strong sense of confidentiality and attention to details.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
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University of New Brunswick
The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3,200 full- and part-time staff, including faculty, support staff and students. UNB values people and we have proudly been named as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2024 and one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers for 2023.
UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mi'kmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river, a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.
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WHY CHOOSE UNB?
UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.
ADMINISTRATIVE, PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL GROUP (APT)
This position is part of the non-union Administrative, Professional and Technical (APT) group.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.