Part Time - Test Center - Proctor

The Pennsylvania State University; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking part-time Test Proctors to supervise exams and uphold testing integrity at the Penn State test centers. Responsibilities include recording attendance, enforcing center rules, and ensuring on-time submission of exams.

Candidates should have a High School diploma (some college preferred), strong communication skills, and the ability to follow standard procedures. Availability during standard daytime and early evening hours is required, with 10–15 hours

Qualifications

• This role requires a High School degree, with some college preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities are needed.
• Please be willing to follow Test Center procedures precisely.
• Promptness and dependability are essential for this schedule.
• Ability to use basic technology (email, scanning, texting) is required.

Responsibilities

• Record attendance for test sessions.
• Enforce Test Center rules and maintain testing integrity.
• Uphold integrity of the testing process.
• Ensure all exams are submitted on time.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Punctual and dependable

Follow procedures

Teamwork

Technology use (email, scanning, text)

Education

High School diploma (required)

Some college preferred

Tools

Emailing

Scanning

Texting

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State’s test Proctors supervise exams to ensure that they are completed according to the faculty’s instructions by all test takers. Test Proctors are essential to maintaining the integrity of the exams our faculty administers.

Job Duties

• Recording attendance.
• Enforcing the Test Center rules.
• Uphold the integrity of the testing process.
• Ensuring that all exams are turned in on time.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Proctors are required to have a High School degree (some college preferred).
• A commitment to upholding high standards.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• A willingness to follow Test Center procedures.
• Ability to be punctual and dependable.
• Availability during the day - Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Monday - Thursday 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Familiarity with common exam practices and procedures.
• The ability to use technology (emailing, scanning, and texting).
• This is a part-time opening working in the Fall and Spring semesters (August through May).
• This opening will be 10-15 hours per week as needed.
• Hours will vary dependent upon need.
• No guarantee of hours each week.
• Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will conclude when the vacancy is filled.
• Students are not eligible for this opening.

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks:

• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
• Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

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