Who We Are
Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.
The Centre for Accessible Learning Exams team has key student-facing and instructor-facing responsibilities to ensure that SFU upholds its legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities. The team administers over 10,000 unique accommodated exams per year and works collaboratively with Disability Access Advisors and Exam Assistants to create an inclusive environment during the accommodated exam-writing experience. Our team values trust, open communication, creative problem-solving, and shares a commitment to improving the student experience.
About the Role
This role will actively participate as part of the CAL Exams Team in researching, creating and delivering student-focused accommodated exam services. The Specialist, Accessible Exam Services will ensure that students with disabilities feel "welcome, safe, accepted and valued" at the CAL Exam Centres. They will have a passion for detail, organization and service, as they are responsible for ensuring that the unique requirements of each accommodated exam are tracked, implemented and monitored. The Specialist, Accessible Exam Services will also take an active role and demonstrate initiative in supporting the Manager, Accessible Exam Services, with recruiting, training and supervision of Exam Assistant Invigilators.
We are looking for a resourceful, energetic and highly-organized individual who is a natural leaders and is passionate about equity for students with disabilities. Our ideal candidate will have solid competencies in critical thinking, time-sensitive decision-making, and problem-solving in a consistently high-output environment. They will be able to communicate with vulnerable, diverse populations using compassion, confidence and sensitivity, and will proactively engage with instructors regarding exam details. If you are searching for fast-paced and multi-faceted work alongside dedicated teammates, where no two days are the same, this is the place for you!
Full Job Description
Qualifications
The Specialist, Accessible Exam Services has key student-facing responsibilities to ensure that SFU upholds its legal obligation as per the Accessible British Columbia Act and GP 26 to provide reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities and an inclusive environment during the accommodated exam-writing experiences. This role is responsible for ensuring the details of each accommodated exam are tracked, implemented and monitored. Focusing on experiential learning and improving CAL's visibility, accessibility, and understanding of mandate, this role will actively participate as part of the CAL Exams Team in researching, creating and delivering student-focused and instructor-focused exam communications and education. The Specialist, Accessible Exam Services will also take an active role and demonstrate initiative in supporting the Manager, Accessible Exam Services, with recruiting, training and supervision of Exam Assistant Invigilators.
• Excellent attention to detail, judgement, tact and organizational skills
• Excellent knowledge of vulnerable, diverse populations including neurodiverse individuals
• Ability to collaborate with others, contribute to team initiatives and co-create strong team connections
• Excellent technical knowledge of learning platforms such as Canvas, assistive technology and computer hardware (e.g., Dell laptops and MacBook)
What We Offer
At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):
4 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)
Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members
Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds
And more! View our benefits brochure
Prorated for part-time employees
Additional Information
The position will regularly work evenings, occasional weekend shifts, and at multiple campuses.
Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.
SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.
We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact pei_reception@sfu.ca.
