Exam Proctor

Inside Higher Ed; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

An academic institution is seeking an Exam Proctor to maintain academic integrity during examinations. Responsibilities include monitoring students, ensuring compliance with exam procedures, and providing a calm environment. Candidates require a high school diploma or GED and must possess strong communication skills and computer knowledge. This is a part-time hybrid position, requiring approximately 2 hours per week. Ideal for individuals who are resourceful and professional under pressure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor student activities during examinations.
• Ensure adherence to exam protocol.
• Support a secure testing environment.

Skills

Resourceful

Technically astute

Strong computer knowledge

Effective communication

Professionalism

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Exam Proctor – A role that ensures academic integrity during required examinations. The proctor monitors student activities to prevent protocol violations and supports a secure testing environment.

Job Description

The proctor oversees students taking required exams and ensures they comply with exam protocol, including:

• Ensuring students use the appropriate computer with the required software.
• Conveying test instructions clearly.
• Restricting liquid consumption to water only.
• Following proper procedures for bathroom breaks and timely exit from the exam area.
• Confirming that exams are completed correctly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Competencies

• Resourceful and technically astute to troubleshoot computer issues.
• Strong computer knowledge.
• Effective communicator.
• Professionalism – a positive ambassador/representative of the Warren Alpert Medical School.
• Calm, relaxed demeanor with anxious students; psychologically and emotionally mature.
• Highly responsible for securing and maintaining NBME National testing standards and Examsoft protocol.
• Responsible for scheduling proctoring times and dates.
• Resilient enough to be flexible when students reschedule due to illness.

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Job Details

Department: Warren Alpert Medical School
Grade: Ungraded Staff
Worker Type: Employee
Worker Sub‑Type: Seasonal/Intermittent (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)
Time Type: Part time
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 2
Position Work Location: Hybrid

Recruiting Information

Recruiting Start Date: 2025‑10‑06

EEO Statement

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