Temporary Exam Proctor

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Primary Purpose:

Ensures the integrity of the assessment procedures by monitoring in-person examinations.

Job Category: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:  $20.00

Pay Basis:  Hourly

Subject to Grant Funding? No  

Essential Job Functions: 

1. Proctors are required to arrive at the agreed upon location 15 minutes before the exam starts, to obtain the exam materials and to direct the students 15 minutes before the exam starts.
2. Do not place students taking the same exam in close proximity.
3. Review each exam for special requirements requested by the Instructor. (example: calculators)
4. Make sure each student has the correct exam.
5. Be careful when dealing with perceived irregularities. In most cases students should not be confronted during the exam. The behavior/evidence should be noted and/or collected and turned in with the exam. It is the Instructor's purview to determine any irregularities.
6. Proctors are not to answer any questions about the content of the exam. Have students write down any questions on the back of the exam booklet for the Instructor to address at an agreed upon time between the Instructor and the student.
7. Make sure electronic devices, notes, booklets, or any other items are not in the proximity of the student.
8. Noise must be kept to minimum.
9. Be aware of noise in the external environment and try to keep it at a minimum.
10. Exams should be delivered directly to the designated person. Note the time, date and name of the person who accepted the exam.

Job Requirements: 1. Ability to communicate effectively with others.
2. Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.
3. May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
4. May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils and computer keyboards.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 1. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
2. Data entry skills.
3. Excellent customer service and communication skills.
4. Proactive, punctual and reliable.
5. Proctors should be mature, responsible, and respectfully assertive. No one should proctor who is a potential examinee, a relative of an examinee, or involved in or planning to be involved in examination review courses, publications, or similar programs for which a fee is charged.

Required Certifications/Licensures: 

Required Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Major (if required: 

Required Experience: 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Is this a safety sensitive position? No  

Background Screening Required?  No  

Pre-Employment Conditions: 

Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.