Exam Proctor

Brown University; United States; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Brown University is seeking an Exam Proctor to supervise required exams and uphold NBME testing standards in a hybrid, part-time role. The proctor will ensure proper computer setups and clear instructions for test administration, maintaining integrity throughout the testing process.

The position requires professionalism and a calm demeanor when working with anxious students, with a schedule of 2 hours per week in a flexible, on-site/hybrid environment at Warren Alpert Medical School.

Qualifications

• Education and Criminal Background Check Required.
• Experience supporting exam administration is a plus.
• Ability to follow strict testing protocols and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee exams to maintain academic integrity and NBME standards.
• Monitor that students use approved computers and software.
• Convey test instructions clearly to examinees.
• Enforce policy allowing only water during exams and manage breaks.

Skills

High school diploma/GED

Resourceful to troubleshoot computer

Computer knowledge

Effective communicator

Sit for long periods

Professionalism

Calm demeanor with anxious students

Psychologically and emotionally mature

Secure NBME testing standards

Times and dates management

Flexible when rescheduling

Education

High school diploma/GED

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.

Benefits of Working at Brown: Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.

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, North Carolina, Washington, D.C. Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Brown is an E-Verify Employer.

EEO Statement: Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.

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