Job Title
Accommodated Exam CentreCoordinator
Requisition #
996982
Job Type
Limited Term (for any group)
Union or Employee Group
MRSA
Classification
SAD08 Administrative Services VIII
Position End Date (if applicable)
3/31/2025
Location:
MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)
Posting
About MRUFounded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. Mount Royal has carved out a distinct niche by offering smaller class sizes, a robust liberal education and unique undergraduate programs. Currently, more than 15,000 credit students choose from 13 bachelor degrees and 36 majors.
Mount Royal University is located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut'ina and the Iyarhe Nakoda. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. The traditional Blackfoot name of this place is "Mohkinstsis," which we now call the city of Calgary. The city of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation.
Mount Royal University is committed to removing barriers and fostering the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society. In support of our belief that diversity in our faculty and staff enriches the work, learning and research experiences for the entire campus community, we strongly encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply and self-identify.
About the Department of Access and Inclusion ServicesCreating an accessible, equitable, and inclusive learning environment. Mount Royal University is committed to access, equity, and inclusion. Students who identify as belonging to one of the protected categories as defined by the Alberta Human Rights Act (AHR Act) are entitled to receive reasonable academic accommodations up to the point of undue hardship.
Our department assists the University in creating an accessible learning environment that encourages full participation in academic courses for students who are eligible for academic accommodations under the provincial human rights legislation. Reasonable accommodations are tailored to the individual, flexible, and determined by considering the barriers within the unique environment of a post-secondary institution.
We encourage student development and educate Mount Royal University about becoming a more accessible, equitable, and inclusive learning environment.
About the RoleThe primary function of the Accommodated Exam Centre Coordinator is to ensure services for students experiencing disability-related barriers and support faculty in meeting their duty to accommodate students in the Accommodated Exam Centre. This position deals with a large number of students, faculty, and staff daily, coping with varying concerns, inquiries, personalities, and disabilities, and requires exceptional organizational skills, independent action, establishing priorities, and problem-solving. The incumbent is responsible for supervising the Access and Inclusion Services Accommodated Exam Centre Administrative Assistant positions in communicating, supporting, and assisting faculty, students, and others requiring service in the Accommodated Exam Centre and its satellite locations. Responsibilities include communication with, supervision of, and training of all Accommodated Exam Centre Administrative Assistant positions including the Administrative Assistant, Accommodated Exam Assistant, Accommodated Exam Scheduler, and the Accommodated Exam Facilitator in the execution and development of their corresponding roles. Responsibilities also include the supervision of the scheduling and receiving of exams for students experiencing disability-related barriers; communication and collaboration with faculty and other MRU departments to help meet Mount Royal's legal duty to provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities or other protected grounds; as well as the organization, execution, facilitation, and invigilation of accommodated exams. This supervision responsibility includes ongoing supervision, performance appraisals, disciplinary action, and collaboration with other members of the Mount Royal community. Participation as a team member in daily processes and procedures with Access and Inclusion Services staff and attendance at department meetings are also required, in addition to knowledge and observance of Alberta Human Rights legislation.
This position is a limited-term role working 35 hours per week, ending March 31, 2025.
NOTE: There is a strong internal candidate
ResponsibilitiesSupervision of the Accommodated Exam Centre and the day-to-day operation of all accommodated exam satellite locations:
Communicate and collaborate with MRU faculty, staff, and students to oversee the facilitation of exams and other assessments.
Supervision of Access and Inclusion Services Accommodated Exam Centre team (Administrative Assistant, Accommodated Exam Assistant, Accommodated Exam Scheduler, Accommodated Exam Facilitator) and support staff:
Other duties as required
Education
Experience
The incumbent needs previous experience collaborating, supervising, monitoring, mentoring others, making decisions, and problem solving. The incumbent must understand the demands of and cycles of the academic year and the demands experienced by students and faculty at the post-secondary level. This implies an understanding of the impact of the lack of supports and services experienced by a student with disabilities in a post-secondary academic environment.
Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions.
At Mount Royal University, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person, and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.
Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. Mount Royal University offers a competitive total compensation package including health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre.
Our campus offers the convenience of a medical clinic, dentist and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, climbing, aquatics, sports and certifications for students, employees and the public.
Salary: $60,571.00 to $76,640.00 per annum (Full-time Limited Term)
Closing Date: April 26, 2024
A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: Last Name, Requisition Number, Document Title.pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf).
Recent Mount Royal graduates who are foreign nationals may be eligible to work on campus. Please refer to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website under Post-Graduation Employment at https:// www. cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.asp.
If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please notify [email protected] and we will work together on the accommodation request.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Mount Royal University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to fostering diversity as a source of excellence, intellectual and cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome applications from those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, faculty and their scholarship including but not limited to Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual or gender identity, ethnic, national or socio-economic background, religion or age.