City : Hamilton

Category : Full-Time Support

Industry : Education

Employer : Mohawk College

Status: Casual Part Time/On Call

Hours: Up to 24 hours/week

Home Campus: Fennell/Aviation

Rate of Pay: $17.60

Posting Date: August 22^nd, 2024

Closing Date: September 13th, 2024 at 7:00pm EST

We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our workforce. As educators, we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our community.

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, Engineering Technology & Aviation as a professional staff member, the Invigilator oversees the organization and management of the testing.  They are also responsible for proctoring and administering tests to groups, learners, applicants and students while maintaining a quiet atmosphere for testing. The Invigilator is also responsible for following Mohawk Testing Centre’s testing protocol as required by faculty or staff.

What you’ll be doing:

This position works with students, faculty and staff on a regular basis and requires the incumbent to use tact and diplomacy in carrying out his or her day-to-day activities. The duties associated with this position will involve considerable exposure to confidential records and student information. Specific responsibilities include:

•  Maintaining an ongoing knowledge of tests administered to ensure efficiencies in testing processes.
•  Ensure the fair and proper conduct in the testing environment that enables a student to perform at their best.
•  Proctoring assessments and tests to ensure academic honesty.
•  Relaying testing instructions to a student as provided by the instructor.
•  Reviewing all accommodations with to the student in a discrete and confidential manner.
•  Maintain a quiet and secure atmosphere for testing.
•  Maintain confidentiality and security of all test materials and other test documents.
•  Troubleshooting various minor technical problems that occur with software programs and computers in testing rooms.
•  Office duties such as preparing paperwork, setting up computers, maintaining testing area.
•  Performs other duties and tasks as required.

What you’ll bring to the role:

•  Have a secondary school diploma, or equivalent and more than one year and up to three years of practical experience in a related area.
•  Possess excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications skills; be self-directed; have the ability to work with minimal supervision.
•  Have a positive and friendly attitude and project self-confidence and is punctual for duty and reliable.
•  Be able to work in a team environment with others.
•  Maintain attention to detail, organized work environment and show respect and sensitivity.
•  Knowledge of standard office practices and procedure, and standardized testing tools.
•  Experience with virtual meeting platforms, such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams, and stable internet to proctor tests in a remote environment as required.
•  Ability to problem solve in a fast-paced environment and access assistance from staff as required.
•  Demonstrate his or her understanding and ability to adhere to the College policies, procedures and/or associated legislation related to privacy and confidentiality of information.
•  Flexibility in scheduling is required (evening and weekend work is required).
•  Be available to work at any of the two Mohawk College campuses (Fennell and Aviation Stoney Creek and McMaster) therefore, applicant must have access to a vehicle and a valid driver’s license.
•  Demonstrate commitment and understanding of human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion with the ability to communicate and work effectively inter-culturally with diverse groups of students, employees and the community.
•  The ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse students, employees, and communities.

Work schedule will vary. Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 10:00pm availability. Weekly shifts are dependent on Engineering Technology & Aviation needs and availability.

To find out more about working at Mohawk College, please visit:

https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/about-mohawk/careers-at-mohawk

We are committed to reconciliation and nurturing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible (IDEA) environment for everyone who learns and works at Mohawk College. We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The College is committed to fostering inclusive ad barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.

To learn more about Mohawk College’s commitments, please visit the Mohawk College strategic plan webpage:

https://www.strategicplan.mohawkcollege.ca/