Part-Time Proctor, Library Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive work environment

Tuition waiver

Tax-deferred retirement plan

Job summary

A community-focused educational institution seeks a Part-Time Proctor for Library Services in Houston, TX. The role involves administering exams in a secure environment and providing excellent customer service to students and faculty. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and basic computer skills. This position offers a competitive hourly pay rate of $17.87, with additional benefits including work-life balance and a supportive work environment, making it a great opportunity for individuals looking to contribute to student success.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Administers exams and monitors students throughout the duration of the exams.
• Performs customer service functions, welcoming students and providing testing instructions.
• Receives and logs incoming tests from instructors.
• Maintains tests in a secure environment.
• Makes ethical judgments regarding exam security.

Skills

Basic Computer skills (e‑mail, MS Office)

General office machines (fax, scanner, printer, etc.)

Ability to work independently

Excellent customer service skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Part-Time Proctor, Library Services

Location: LSC-Houston North Greenspoint

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 43020

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

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Houston North Greenspoint: Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education. LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. LSC-Houston North Greenspoint is a state‑of‑the‑art, full‑service location designed to serve the greater Greenspoint area. Its proximity to local businesses and public transportation has created a location ideal for working and non‑traditional students. The facility offers a selection of day, evening and weekend credit courses, including university‑transfer courses, certificates, computer/office skills, and developmental studies. Location address is 250 N. Sam Houston Pkwy E., Houston, TX 77060.

Job Description / 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
• Works with test delivery (return tests to instructors)
• Maintains tests in a secure environment
• 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 a 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

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You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.

PLEASE NOTE - although location on posting is listed as Houston North Greenspoint, hire could be assigned and work at any/all of the four Houston North locations, as needed. Locations include Houston North Greenspoint, Houston North Victory, Houston North Fairbanks and Houston North Fallbrook.

How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY. We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.

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If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.

Security Information

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.