Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Part-Time Proctor, Library Services in Houston

Overview

Job title: Part-Time Proctor, Library Services. Location: LSC-Houston North Fairbanks. Regular/Temporary: Regular. Full/Part Time: Part-Time. Job ID: 43018.

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. The employee typically sits, with some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, or driving a vehicle. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment includes PC workstation on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed
• 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 is 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 institution, you will enjoy a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax-deferred retirement plan and more.

How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY. We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivery.

Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. You will receive electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).

If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone or email to schedule.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program and is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.