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Examination Invigilators

By February 6, 2025

February/2025

JOB POSTING

EXAMINATION INVIGILATORS

The Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), the only specialized maritime university in the English-speaking Caribbean is inviting applications for the position of Invigilators.

JOB SUMMARY

The Invigilator is responsible for providing support to the examination process.

 Core responsibilities:

  1. Maintain proper conduct of scheduled examinations in accordance with examination regulations.
  2. Maintain a secure and controlled exam environment by monitoring students during the examination process.
  3. Address any disruptions that may arise and report any irregularities in writing to the Assessment Office.
  4. Be well-versed with CMU’s examination rules to ensure complete compliance.

Required skills:

  1. The ability to work under pressure, to remain calm and composed in potentially stressful situations
  2. Must be detail-oriented, strong observation skills
  3. Have excellent problem-solving abilities
  4. Have excellent communication skills
  5. Comfortable enforcing rules in a professional manner.
  6. Ability to maintain a professional demeanour.
  7. Be physically capable of standing for the period of the examination session, usually up to 3 hours per session.

 Flexibility:

  1. Will be required to work between the two campuses – Palisadoes and Port Royal.
  2. Undertake other duties required by the Office of Assessment.

 Training provided:

Successful applicant will be required to attend an Induction Training Session.

 Interested persons should send their application and resume by February 13, 2025 to:

Director, Human Resources & Administration/Deputy Registrar

P.O. Box 8081

Kingston

Email: recruitment@cmu.edu.jm

 

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Key Updates from the CMU Student and Staff Town Hall

Dear CMU Community,

Please see below key updates and decisions from the recently held Student and Staff Town Hall, as shared by the University Administration.

Scheduling and Assessment Adjustments

The University will resume face-to-face classes on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the Main Campus, while the Port Royal and Western Campuses will resume on Monday, November 10, 2025. Modality details for the affected campuses will be communicated shortly.

-Semester One Final Examinations have been rescheduled to January 3–16, 2026.

-Semester Two will commence on January 26, 2026 and end on May 3, 2026, with examinations scheduled to begin April 18, 2026.

-The current semester will include 13 weeks of teaching and 2 weeks of assessments, ensuring compliance with the University Counsel of Jamaica (UCJ) accreditation requirements.

-Mid-semester examinations will be replaced by coursework submissions or alternative assessments, promoting flexibility amid recent disruptions.

-Course work and class recordings will be made available via the Moodle platform for those with connectivity issues.

-Students who are unable to attend face-to-face classes will not be penalized, and faculty will ensure opportunities to catch up are provided.

Student Support and Financial Considerations

To assist students and staff affected by Hurricane Melissa, the University has implemented several relief measures:

-A Hurricane Relief Fund will be established, and care package distribution will take place on Sunday, November 9, 2025, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Montego Bay Campus.

-The Staff Welfare System will be reviewed and reactivated to provide support to affected faculty and staff.

-Tuition payments for Semester One are extended to December 31, 2025 and late payment fees for tuition will be waived to alleviate financial strain.

-All students will receive a 10% tuition discount in Semester Two.

-Students facing hardship due to job losses or other financial challenges are encouraged to reach out to the Office of Student Services or the Students’ Union for assistance.

Our thoughts and prayers remain with all members of the CMU community who have been affected during this challenging time. Together, we will remain #CMUStrong as we support one another and navigate the days ahead with faith, resilience, and unity.