Part-Time Proctor, Library Services Job at Inside Higher Ed in Houston

Job Title: Part-Time Proctor, Library Services

Location: LSC-Houston North Greenspoint

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories by The Chronicle of Higher Education's Great Colleges to Work For.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Under general supervision, this position is responsible for proctoring exams in a secure environment. Proctoring and testing support functions are performed in a small office environment. Teamwork, ethical judgment, and dedication to exam security are vital.

Essential Job Functions

• Administers exams and monitors students throughout the duration of the exams
• Performs customer service functions, including welcoming students, providing testing instructions/information to students, and assisting students and faculty in person, by e-mail, and by phone
• Receives and logs incoming tests from instructors
• Document delivery (return tests to instructors)
• Maintains tests in a secure environment
• Makes sound, ethical judgments in regards to exam security
• Performs administrative support tasks as needed, including maintaining files, recording statistics, and entering scores in a database
• Troubleshoot test errors and equipment failure
• Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Basic Computer skills (e-mail, MS Office)
• General office machines (fax, scanner, printer, etc.)
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Excellent customer service skills

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule And Conditions

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Current Lone Star College students are not eligible to work in the Assessment Center as a Proctor due to test security conflicts
• Any student currently enrolled in any undergraduate program are not eligible to administer CLEP exams or any exams related to their undergraduate program

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience administering or proctoring exams
• Experience working in an office environment
• Experience working in an educational environment
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Salary: Hourly Pay Rate is $17.87

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.