Proctor, Testing, and Assessment - TEMPORARY

Nova Southeastern University; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Nova Southwestern University seeks a part-time, non-exempt Exam Proctor in Fort Lauderdale to monitor in-person and online examinations, ensuring integrity and proper testing conditions.

You will observe examinees, escort during breaks, verify secure environments, and communicate any irregularities promptly. Strong communication, reliability, and basic MS Office skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must have basic knowledge of MS Office Suite and online meeting platforms.
• Data entry skills and attention to detail are required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Observe examinees to prevent use of materials or devices and prohibit communication.
• Escort examinees during unscheduled breaks.
• Verify room security via 360-degree view for online proctoring.
• Ensure understanding of testing instructions by course director or proctor.
• Attend exam administration training as required.
• Notify examinees promptly of any irregular or concerning behavior.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Data entry

Follow instructions

Punctual & reliable

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Zoom/Canvas/Teams

Job description

We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southwestern University! Nova Southwestern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southwestern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university. We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southwestern University.

Primary Purpose

To ensure the integrity of the assessment procedures of the NSU MD and HPD Shared Teaching Program by monitoring in-person and online examinations.

Job Category

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range

17.50

Pay Basis

Hourly

Subject to Grant Funding?

No

Essential Job Functions

• Observe the examinees to ensure that no one is using written materials or electronic devices and examinees are not communicating with one another in any way.
• Escort examinees one at a time on unscheduled breaks.
• Verify examinees are in a secure testing environment by requesting a 360 view of the room using their laptop or other desktop camera when proctoring online examinations.
• Ensure understanding of testing instructions provided by the course director, chief proctor, or individual(s) responsible for exam administration.
• Participate in any required exam administration training provided by the course director, chief proctor, or individual(s) responsible for exam administration.
• Ensure timely communication with examinees if you identify irregular or concerning behavior (any behavior that falls outside of the expectations for the examination), such as talking, using unapproved electronic devices, inappropriate or unexpected use of electronic devices, etc.

Job Requirements

1. Ability to communicate effectively with others.

• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.
• May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
• May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils and computer keyboards.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

1. Basic knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), online meeting platforms (Zoom, Canvas, Teams, etc), automated office equipment, and office practices and procedures (e.g., filing, answering telephones, receptionist duties, and supply/equipment ordering).

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Data entry skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Proactive, punctual and reliable.
• Proctors should be mature, responsible, and respectfully assertive. No one should proctor who is a potential examinee, a relative of an examinee, or involved in or planning to be involved in examination review courses, publications, or similar programs for which a fee is charged.

Required Certifications/Licensures

Required Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Major (if Required)

Required Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Previous exam monitoring/proctoring experience.

Is this a safety sensitive position?

No

Background Screening Required?

No

Pre-Employment Conditions

Sensitivity Disclaimer

Nova Southwestern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.