What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jandrisevits Learning Ctr. - Test Proctor position at Sacred Heart University?
Position Summary
Proctor exams in the Office of Student Accessibility Testing Center for students with disabilities. The test proctor will work 10-12 hours per week; however, this is subject to change based on the university's needs. Up to 20 hours are available for interested candidates.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Ensures confidentiality of students, disabilities, student accommodations, and disability needs
Provide overall quality assurance while proctoring by verifying student identities and seating arrangements and monitoring examinees.
Assist test supervisors in administering exams and ensuring testing procedures are evitable.
Provide seating instructions to students and ensure they find their seats in the examination room.
Continuously monitor students as they complete exams.
Work with students who need accommodations, including but not limited to providing a positive testing climate.
Provide pencils, pens, and scrap paper if asked.
Resupply pencils, pens, and scrap paper as needed.
Assist students in using the Read & Write software.
Assist students in using the Examsoft software.
Assist students in saving essays on a flash drive (provided by the Testing Coordinator).
Maintain confidentiality and security of all testing materials, test logs, and other test documents.
Must be vigilant - able to pay close attention to cheating or prevention of cheating; able to follow Testing Center rules and procedures.
Maintain a quiet atmosphere appropriate for testing.
Maintain the desks in the Testing Center sanitized and clean.
Ensure that students do not possess any materials that violate test protocols.
Proctor the exam room and ensure that students do not indulge in misconduct.
Ensure that testing policies and protocols are followed.
Inform students of time restrictions and provide them with periodic time warnings.
Communicate with the Testing Center Coordinator to answer questions posed by students and resolve issues during tests.
Works in collaboration with the Testing Center Coordinator. Also receives oversight from the Sacred Heart University Office of Student Accessibility.
Prepare documentation of cheating or dishonesty to assist in the student discipline process.
Inventory and order exams on an ongoing basis.
Collect exam papers from students and instruct them to exit exam rooms.
Ensure that each exam paper has been collected by employing counting activities.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Attributes
An Associate degree is required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software.
Strong organizational skills to manage processes effectively.
Proactive problem-solving abilities to identify and address challenges.
Demonstrated professionalism in all interactions.
Proficient administrative writing and reporting skills.
Excellent oral communication skills for effective collaboration.
Unusual Working Conditions
May require evening hours and/or weekend hours, particularly during mid-terms and/or final exams week