Testing Proctor

About Middlesex Community College:

Middlesex Community College (MCC), established in 1970, provides access to affordable education to prepare individuals for success and lifelong learning. We promote academic excellence, provide workforce development opportunities, and empower all learners to become productive and socially responsible members of our local and global communities.

The College provides a broad range of services that are essential to attract, reward, and retain talented faculty and staff. The MCC community promotes a culture of inclusion in which our employees feel supported and empowered to best serve our diverse student population. We are proud to offer our classes on both the Bedford and Lowell campuses, as well as a robust online course offering. MCC is committed to transforming lives as we educate, challenge, and support all students as evident in our strategic plan.

Job Description:

Title: Testing Proctor

Unit: Part-Time Non-Unit Support Staff

Department: Student Support Services

Reports to: Assistant Dean of Student Support Services

Date: September 12, 2025

General Summary: The Part-Time Testing Proctor will proctor exams for students requiring specialized testing accommodations (use of technology for accessing content [e.g., ZoomText, speech-to-text, text-to-speech], double time exams, use of an oral reader, access to a scribe, access to a PCA, individual space due to verbal tics or vocal processing) or for testing outside of current testing center hours. The Testing Proctor ensures that testing protocol is followed beginning with checking scheduling needs in Accommodate, ensuring completed testing form and exam information by faculty, computer setup, checking in students, and proctoring exams.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilize the electronic system, Accommodate, to check scheduled exams, ensure all forms are completed, exams are uploaded, etc.
• Conduct any necessary follow up to ensure all required forms, documents, passwords/access, etc. is set prior to the date of scheduled exams
• Proctor exams for students requiring accommodations with a focus on exams testing accommodations beyond extended time and distraction-reduced environment
• Develop and maintain a set proctoring schedule each semester, including additional slots as needed for mid-terms and finals weeks.
• Check in students prior to administration of tests
• Ensure all necessary software is available and working
• Set-up computerized test stations for exams; provide explanations of testing to students; or other relevant instructions
• Ensure that testing materials are secured and computers are logged off at the end of a testing session

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, or a closely related field
• One (1) year of experience and/or training involving computerized test administration, academic assessment/placement, academic advisement/counseling, computer network operations, and computer system maintenance or equivalent
• Technical proficiency and software skills in an academic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proctoring or testing experience is strongly preferred
• Bilingual skills a plus

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $17 per hour in accordance with MCC Part-Time Wage Schedule

Location: Lowell or Bedford campus as needed

Hours: 18.5 per week, schedule to be determined upon hire

Expected Start Date: October/November 2025

Application Deadline: October 3, 2025

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply online by submitting:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

Pre-Employment Requirements:

The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

All offers of employment at Middlesex Community College are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary.

Middlesex Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at careers@middlesex.mass.edu.

Middlesex Community College strives to make the application and interview process accessible for all applicants but understands that applicants may still encounter barriers due to ability, language, or technology. If we can make the process any more accessible for you, contact Human Resources at 781-280-3546 or careers@middlesex.mass.edu.