Assessment Centre Specialist (Part-time Regular) - Jobs in Brampton, ON

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Preference will be given to qualified regular part-time employees within the Part Time Support Staff bargaining unit at Sheridan College. Should a suitable candidate not be found, external candidates will be considered.The Assessment Centre maintains a commitment to efficient, accurate, and timely services to all campuses and surrounding community. The Assessment Centre provides a wide range of services which includes: scribing, readers, and access to assistive software such as Dragon, Kurzweil, ClockWork, Jaws, and CCTV, and computers, etc.Reporting to the Manager, Assessment Centre, the Part Time Assessment Centre Specialist is responsible for providing quality invigilation and customer service to a diverse college population and outside agencies related to accommodations, post-secondary, admission, placement, external, and short program testingWhat You’ll be DoingAdministering/invigilating exams (post-secondary, accommodated, placement, admission, external, and short program);Deescalate high-conflict situations.Providing frontline service to a potentially a high volume of students and faculty.Report breaches of academic integrity to appropriate staff.Troubleshoot minor technical issues that students may have during their test.Verify accommodations using ClockWork software.Book appointments using the Acuity scheduling system.Entering scores and pertinent information into Sheridan’s databases and screens;Responding to inquiries in person, by phone, or by email; liaise with faculty, program coordinators, and academic schools, as well as external colleges/universities;Providing computer support for online test environments and assistive software (common and unique software packages) as well as troubleshooting minor computer anomalies and compiling and maintaining a broad range of data including service and activity reports and student accommodation records;Other duties as assigned.About YouYou have excellent oral and written communication skills .You enjoy balancing many different tasks and can prioritize multiple projects while staying organized and maintaining a high level of attention to detail .You enjoy working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.You use your interpersonal skills to build working relationships and provide excellent customer service.The successful candidate(s) will also meet the following:2-year diploma in Business along with a minimum of 2-years practical experience in a busy, diverse office setting, with preference to the social services area or a combination of a relevant 2-year college diploma and experience working with students with disabilities in a busy, diverse environmentThe candidate must be able to use Microsoft Office, ClockWork and related software packages; working knowledge of specialized assistive software (Kurzweil, Read and Write, and Dragon) is an asset.Who We Are:Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in people’s lives. Our strategic plan, Sheridan 2024: Galvanizing Education for a Complex World ( https://sheridan2024.sheridancollege.ca/ ), charts a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity, diversity and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses, we’re making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.For more information, visit: Why Work at SheridanOther DetailsFaculty/Department: Office of the RegistrarCampus Location: Davis (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus). This position is currently working on-siteEmployee Group: Part-time Support – RegularHourly Rate: $29.45 + 4% in lieu of benefits and vacationHours/Week: 24 hoursHours: Tuesday – Friday 8:00 am to 3:00 pmApplication Deadline: March 23, 2023Sheridan is deeply committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations, Anishinaabe Nation, Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Sheridan is situated on these lands, and it is our collective responsibility to honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here, and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be working on this land.Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.Sheridan is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources .You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire, we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments, if applicable.Quick Apply

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