Exam Proctor

brown; United States; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Brown University’s Warren Alpert Medical School is seeking an Exam Proctor for a part-time, seasonal position. The role requires monitoring exams to uphold integrity, ensuring proper software on designated computers and that test instructions are conveyed clearly.

The proctor will manage timing, scheduling, and adherence to NBME standards, handle minor tech issues, and maintain a calm, professional presence with anxious students. Hybrid work location with a fixed, limited weekly schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, or equivalent.
• Ability to troubleshoot computer issues and use common software.
• Clear, effective verbal and written communication.
• Professional, calm presence with anxious students.
• Respect NBME testing standards and schedules.
• Willingness to undergo background check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee exams to ensure academic integrity and proper protocol.
• Ensure students use approved computers and necessary software.
• Communicate test instructions clearly and manage timing.

Skills

Tech troubleshooting

Computer knowledge

Effective communication

Professionalism

Calm demeanor

Time management

Scheduling

Background check compliance

Education

High school diploma/GED required

Job description

Job Description

An exam proctor oversees students who take required exams to help ensure academic integrity. They monitor that students do not breach exam protocol for the following: ensure that students take exams on appropriate computer with proper software, able to convey test instructions clearly, ensure that students only have water with them during exams, follow proper procedure when taking bathroom breaks and accurately exit the exam, when completed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Resourceful and technically astute to troubleshoot computer issues.
• Computer knowledge
• Effective communicator
• Able to sit for long periods at a time
• Professionalism -a positive ambassador/representative to AMS
• Calm, relaxed demeanor with anxious students. Psychologically and emotionally mature
• Highly responsible for securing and maintaining NBME National testing standards
• Responsible for times and dates
• Resilient enough to be flexible when students call in sick to reschedule
• EDUCATION AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED

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Position Details

Recruiting Start Date: 2026-09-01

Job Posting Title: Exam Proctor

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

Submission Guidelines:

The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.

Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.

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