Physics - Proctors

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Undergraduate Office in the Department of Physics at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking student proctors for the 2026/2027 academic year. Proctors assist with exam administration by transporting packets, distributing and collecting exams, and verifying student IDs.

Applicants must be full-time Penn State students and remain in full-time status during employment. A resume is not required, and review of applications will begin immediately until positions are filled.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be full-time students at Penn State and remain in full-time status during the time they are working.
• A resume is not required with application.
• Employment requires successful completion of background checks according to University policies.

Responsibilities

• Proctor assignments consist of transporting exam packets, distributing and collecting exams, monitoring exam testing, and checking student IDs.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Undergraduate Office in the Department of Physics, seeks to hire students to proctor for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Applicants must be full-time students at Penn State and remain in full-time status during the time they are working.

Proctor assignments consist of transporting exam packets, distributing and collecting exams, monitoring exam testing, and checking student IDs.

A resume is not required with application.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all positions have been filled.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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