JOB TITLE:
Part-Time Proctor, Accommodated Exams (Contract)
DESCRIPTION:
- Reporting to the Lead Proctor, Accommodated Exams, the incumbent will:
- Professionally support and monitor in-person accommodated assessments
- Perform a range of administrative tasks and assessment support in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulations, including back-up support for other administrative roles.
- Assist in de-escalating stressful situations and providing guidance for error resolution, including contacting instructors to verify assessment set up
- Resolve inquiries related to examination irregularities in accordance with university policies and procedures
- Check student attendance and administer assessments based on individual accommodations
- Supervise students with disabilities in one of the Registrar’s Office’s on-campus assessment writing locations.
- Prepare assessments depending on individual student needs, manage multiple student stop-clock breaks and timekeeping issues, and is accountable for generating reports for any incidents
- Setup assessments that require software such as Microsoft® Office Suite, Kurzweil®, ZoomText®, Dragon Naturally Speaking®, JAWS
- Ensure that students take only permitted articles, instruments, aids, and materials into the examination room
- Give clear instructions to students about the conduct of and agreed upon accommodations for each assessment
- Scribe or read aloud for students with disabilities as directed
- Assist with the printing of all assessments (accommodated and non-accommodated), packaging for the centre, and delivery logistics as needed.
- Perform other assessment duties as required
- Adhere to university and provincial confidentiality policies
- Be expected to work in-person with regularly scheduled in-person meetings
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of a high school diploma and completion of some post-secondary education required
- 1 year of experience providing customer service
- Professional or personal experience working with persons with disabilities is essential.
- Experience with technology is an asset.
- Detail-oriented with an ability to process critical information to then action tasks with accuracy and urgency
- Ability to employ a systematic and efficient approach to work
- Ability to confront sensitive issues or situations in an objective manner
- Ability to apply critical thinking to evaluate information and troubleshoot issues
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Confidence dealing with a diverse range of disabilities and complex situations that may arise
- Strong computer skills and technical acumen with the ability and willingness to stay abreast of technological developments and adapt to new policies and procedures
- Ability to manage time-sensitive priorities and adapt readily and effectively to changing priorities and demands
- Ability to maintain a positive, outgoing attitude with genuine customer service orientation
- Ability to remain calm in stressful and highly emotional situations
- Ability to respond to multiple issues, demands, and concerns from different stakeholders on different platforms
- Ability to communicate effectively, keep others informed and work well with others to create solutions
- Ability to interact professionally with students, staff, faculty, and other members of the university community
TYPE OF JOB:
Part-Time Contract (up to 24 hours per week – may increase during peak periods)
JOB AVAILABILITY:
Newly Created Role
EFFECTIVE DATE:
August 10, 2026 – April 30, 2027
SALARY:
$20.00 per hour
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Submit a letter of application and resume. References required upon request. Interested persons may submit an application by clicking “Apply Now”.
Job candidates will be asked to provide a satisfactory vulnerable person’s police clearance within 3 months of hire date.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:
July 2, 2026 at 4:30pm
The College is committed to advancing the Catholic intellectual tradition and welcomes faculty, staff and students from all faiths and backgrounds.
King’s University College is committed to Employment Equity and welcomes applications from qualified individuals, including persons of all genders and sexual orientations, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and racialized people.
King’s University College is committed to recognizing the dignity and independence of all and seeks to ensure that persons with disabilities have genuine, open and unhindered access to the College’s employment opportunities. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at 519-433-3491 for assistance.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
