Academic Aide
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Bow Valley College
Bow Valley College is the largest college in the Calgary area with over 15000 students. We open doors to in-demand jobs across Canada. Our graduates contribute to the economy and community through careers in business entertainment arts technology health care social services and more. We are proud to be named one of Albertas Top 80 employers and one of Canadas Top 50 research colleges. Our innovative applied research focused on health and health technology educational technology and social innovation is helping shape the future of college education. Learn more about the opportunities we create for students employees and our province at.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Manager Learner Accessibility and Conduct the Academic Aide Student Services provides essential support to students with disabilities.
This positions key functions include:
- Acting as a reader scribe or note taker for assigned learners who experience difficulties producing written materials in class
- Assisting with taking clear and accurate notes from lectures and presentations
- Supporting students in understanding instructions
- Transcribing dictated answers for exams.
- Providing non-tutoring support services during or after class to complete assignments
- Preparing alternate format materials for use with assistive technology and assembling materials to support academic projects.
- Establishes appropriate responses to learner-initiated interactions and demonstrates good judgement in knowing when to escalate/refer learners to other resources.
- Promotes an atmosphere of respect for adult learners which is central to this role.
- Acting as an Invigilator for Accommodated Testing
- Invigilates computer and paper-based exams
- Ensures test security and integrity through monitoring
- Supports students with logging onto password-protected sites
- Collects completed tests and returns to appropriate College personnel
- Deals appropriately with difficult situations and people (i.e if there are concerns with exam integrity)
- Providing Alternative Format/Material Preparation Support
- Prepares alternative format materials for us with assistive technology
- Assists learners by preparing and assembling materials to complete academic projects
- Checks formatted materials for quality and accuracy
- Ensures materials are formatted and distributed in a timely fashion
- Other duties as assigned
- Occasional weekend and evening work may be
Required qualifications:
- Diploma (post-secondary) in a related field
- Minimum of two years of related work experience
- An equivalent combination of directly related education and experience may be considered.
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Preferred qualifications
- Training or experience working with persons with disabilities
- Knowledge of disability-related barriers faced by adult learners
- Strong organizational skills and initiative
- Experience with adaptive technology.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and the ability to use current technologies required by learners is an asset.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills particularly in working with adult learners are essential.
This position is an excellent opportunity for an individual who values inclusivity accessibility and professionalism in supporting student success at Bow Valley College.
This opening is a casual (AUPE) position. Please note all successful candidates will be required to provide copies of government issued identification and proof of educational qualifications upon hire and may be to provide an enhanced police information check.
Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
Bow Valley College is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the further diversification of our employees including but not limited to visible minorities Indigenous peoples persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Food Service
- Kitchen Experience
- Dietary Aide Experience
- Serving Experience
- Cooking
- Dietary Department Experience
- Sanitation
- Food Production Experience
- Meal Preparation
About Company
Bow Valley College offers year-round career programs that lead to certificates, diplomas, and post-diploma certificates, as well as adult upgrading and English language learning.
