Part-Time Proctor, Assessment Center

Inside Higher Ed; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 20,309 - 28,925; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Participation in a tax deferred retirement plan

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Houston is seeking a Part-Time Proctor for the Assessment Center. This role involves administering exams and monitoring students to ensure exam security. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and have excellent customer service skills. Ideally, candidates should also have experience in an educational environment and the ability to work well both independently and in a team. The hourly pay rate is $17.87, with additional benefits offered to the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Current Lone Star College students are not eligible to work as Proctor due to test security conflicts.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers exams and monitors students during exams.
• Performs customer service functions for students and faculty.
• Receives and logs incoming tests from instructors.
• Makes ethical judgments regarding exam security.
• Performs administrative support tasks as needed.

Skills

Basic Computer skills (e-mail, MS Office)

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to work independently and as a team member

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Job Title: Part-Time Proctor, Assessment Center
Location: LSC-CyFair
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 42201

Commitment to Mission
This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

Purpose and Scope

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for proctoring exams in a secure environment. Proctoring and testing support functions are performed in a small office environment. Teamwork, ethical judgment, and dedication to exam security are vital.

Essential Job Functions

• Administers exams and monitors students throughout the duration of the exams
• Performs customer service functions, including welcoming students, providing testing instructions/information to students, and assisting students and faculty in person, by e-mail, and by phone
• Receives and logs incoming tests from instructors
• Document delivery (return tests to instructors)
• Makes sound, ethical judgments in regards to exam security
• Performs administrative support tasks as needed, including maintaining files, recording statistics, and entering scores in a database
• Troubleshoot test errors and equipment failure
• Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic Computer skills (e-mail, MS Office)
• General office machines (fax, scanner, printer, etc.)
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Excellent customer service skills

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment used includes PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Current Lone Star College students are not eligible to work in the Assessment Center as a Proctor due to test security conflicts
• Any student currently enrolled in any undergraduate program are not eligible to administer CLEP exams or any exams related to their undergraduate program

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience administering or proctoring exams
• Experience working in an office environment
• Experience working in an educational environment
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $17.87

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

Special Instructions

If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.

How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY. We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered. Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States. More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.