Test Proctor-Nursing Department

Connecticut State Community College; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 4,289,226 - 6,108,898; Part time

Job summary

Connecticut State Community College is seeking an Educational Assistant (EA) Test Proctor to oversee students utilizing the Testing Center in Hartford. This part-time role offers up to 17 hours weekly, focusing on preparing labs, checking in students, and maintaining a distraction-free environment.

Applicants should possess an Associate degree and relevant experience, along with strong interpersonal communication skills. The position starts in June 2026 and offers a salary of $37.74 per hour.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field and relevant work experience.
• Experience in exam proctoring or academic testing preferred.
• Familiarity with NCLEX-style testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare computer labs for testing and sanitize workstations.
• Check in students with valid ID and maintain a distraction-free environment.
• Supvise students during tests to ensure integrity.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Ability to work with diverse backgrounds

Education

Associate degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

About CT State

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states, providing high‑quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

Position Details

• Level: Educational Assistant
• Employment Type: Temporary, non‑tenure track
• Hours: Part‑time up to 17 hours per week
• Anticipated Start Date: June 2026
• Work Location: CT State Capital, 950 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103 (on site, not remote)
• Closing Date: Open until filled; priority for applicants submitted by April 29, 2026

Position Summary

Working under the supervision of the Placement Testing Specialist, the EA – Test Proctor provides direct support for students who utilize the Testing Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare computer labs for testing, including sanitizing workstations and ensuring computers and testing software are functioning.
• Check in students with a college or government‑issued ID.
• Maintain a distraction‑free testing environment.
• Provide information about testing policies and procedures to students.
• Supervise students during testing to maintain test integrity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field and relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in exam proctoring, academic testing environments, or nursing education.
• Familiarity with NCLEX‑style testing and nursing curriculum content.
• Knowledge of testing accommodations and ability to implement them accurately and confidentially.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain exam integrity, security, and confidentiality in high‑stakes testing environments.
• Ability to follow standardized procedures and enforce exam policies fairly and consistently.
• Comfortable using educational and testing platforms (e.g., ExamSoft/Examplify, Blackboard Ultra).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, testing center staff, and administration.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible to support scheduled exam times, including early mornings or extended testing periods into the afternoon.

Salary

$37.74 hourly.

Background Screening

• Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA).
• Successful completion of a background check, including permission to contact previous employers, reference checks, criminal history, and, if applicable, credit or driving history checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CT State Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. The college does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability, mental disability, criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class in its employment, programs, and activities.