Staff Assistant - Testing Services (Part Time)

Georgia Southern University; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Georgia Southern University is seeking a Staff Assistant/Test Proctor for the Armstrong Savannah campus to administer and monitor exams such as Accuplacer, GACE, CLEP, PSI and Scantron and other computer-based tests through the Office of Testing Services in the Academic Success Center. This is a 25-hour per week, non-benefited position reporting to the Coordinator of Testing Services.

The role requires setting up testing rooms, securing equipment, checking in examinees, and maintaining test

Qualifications

• Educational requirements specified as High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Required experience includes one or more years in related work.

Responsibilities

• Set up testing room with dividers, headphones, and pencils; login and load testing software on computers; break down the testing room and secure equipment and materials after exam
• Check in test takers, including securing personal belongings of examinees during the test
• Observe examinees
• Maintain calm and quiet testing environment
• Troubleshoot computer software issues and elevate testing issues to vendor
• Destroy used testing materials and maintain an inventory of testing materials
• Communicate with the Coordinator of Testing Services testing issues
• Provide information and assist examinees with registration

Skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Microsoft Office

Google apps

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Staff Assistant - Testing Services (Part Time)

Job ID: 303245

Location: Georgia Southern - Savannah

Full/Part Time: Part Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and mostcomprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. Withnearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctorallevels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2"high research" university and serves more than 29,500 studentsfrom all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and more than100 countries.

With four vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, theArmstrong Campus in Savannah, the Liberty Campus in Hinesville, andthe East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro - Georgia Southern offers adynamic environment that encourages learning, discovery andpersonal growth. The University is accredited by the SouthernAssociation of Colleges and Schools and has earned specializedaccreditation from numerous professional and academic associationsthat set standards in their respective fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst insoutheast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home tointernational companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, aswell as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting thedemand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellenceand creative innovation in a supportive, student-centeredenvironment that empowers the next generation of leaders tosucceed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in anexciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal andprofessional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by TheWall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally recognized forthe caliber of its academic programs and student experience.Georgia Southern University has also been recognized by Forbes asone of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

Armstrong Campus - Savannah, GA

Department Information

Testing - Academic Success Center

Job Summary

The Staff Assistant/Test Proctor will administer and monitor theAccuplacer, GACE, CLEP, PSI and Scantron exams, and additionalcomputer based exams administered through the Office of TestingServices in the Academic Success Center and reports to theCoordinator of Testing Services; administer computer based testing;complete mandatory certification through the testing vendors; andfollow all guidelines and test security standards set by thetesting companies.

This is a 25-hour non-benefitedposition.

Responsibilities

• Set up testing room with dividers, headphones, and pencils; login and load testing software on computers; break down the testingroom and secure equipment and materials after exam


• Check in test takers, including securing personal belongings ofexaminees during the test


• Observe examinees


• Maintain calm and quiet testing environment


• Troubleshoot computer software issues and elevate testingissues to vendor


• Destroy used testing materials and maintain an inventory oftesting materials


• Communicate with the Coordinator of Testing Services testingissues


• Provide information and assist examinees with registration

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Experience

• One (1) or more years of related work experience

Proposed Salary

$17.50 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweeklybasis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume


• Cover Letter


• Schedule of Availability


• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service


• Ability to support various constituencies served by theUniversity


• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office,Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meetInstitutional goals and support University's mission for studentsuccess

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizationaland human relations skills

Apply Before Date

October 9, 2026

Application review may begin as early as September15, 2026.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, pleasecontact the Department of Human Resources by phone at [phone] or by email at [e-mail].

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at [phone], or email [e-mail].

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25institutions of higher education and learning as well as the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect.These values serve as thefoundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USGcommunity member is responsible for demonstrating and upholdingthese standards.More details on the USG Statement of CoreValues and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated inBoard Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom foundon-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion ofbackground investigation including a criminal background checkdemonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia SouthernUniversity, as determined by Georgia Southern University in itssole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employmenthistory reflected in your application materials and, if applicable,a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to apre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal andstate laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of thisinstitution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents(BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which areavailable for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the durationof employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with orwithout reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-FreeCommunity.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employmentopportunities to all employees and applicants for employmentwithout regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteranstatus, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in needof reasonable accommodations under the Americans with DisabilitiesAct to participate in the search process should notify HumanResources: [phone].

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with orwithout reasonable accommodation.


• Work generally performed in an office environment.


• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours.


• Travel may be required.


• May be required to maneuver items weighing up to 25 pounds withor without reasonable accommodation.

Background Check

• Standard