Part- Time Testing Proctor

Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or limited English proficiency (LEP).

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

All positions are on-site, located in Tyler, Texas, unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

ABOUT

Reporting to the Manager and the Director Academic Advising, Veteran/Military, and Testing Services

the Test Proctor will assist in providing professional, consistent and secure testing services to TJC students, as well as to individuals in the community. In order to provide an efficient and courteous work environment, the Test Proctor must be able work and interact well with students, staff and faculty. The hours for this position are varied. The Test Proctor will need to be flexible and able to work evening and Saturday shifts.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Primary Responsibilities

• Administer a variety of exams, including Accuplacer TSI, Accuplacer ATB, Bennett, Pearson VUE, ACT WorkKeys, TCEQ, SFFMA, TCFP, TEAS, HESI, RN Assessments, and other exams options that become part of services offered by TJC Testing Services.
• Enforce testing policies and procedures firmly but courteously.
• Monitor students and community member’s testing sessions.
• Returning completed academic tests to instructors.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the testing rooms.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Competencies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of customer service principles
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Effective communication skills with diverse populations
• Must be detail oriented and possess good organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all student/test candidate matters.
• Able to stay calm in all instances.
• Ability to work in a busy environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to be a team player
• Dependable and accountable within areas of responsibilities
• Ability to work a flexible schedule

WHO YOU ARE

Required

• High school diploma or GED

Preferred

• Associates degree or higher
• Experience working in a community college or university environment
• Proctor experience
• Ability to troubleshoot technology issues

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR WORKING CONDITIONS

• High volume, variable work demands and deadlines impose strain on routine basis or considerable stress intermittently, or regular direct contact with distressed individuals within the work environment and/or exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.

Effort & Exertion

• Must be able to lift at least 25lbs and stand for up to an hour or more as needed.
• Must be able to easily navigate testing areas to administer exams and serve test takers.
• Moderate: moderate physical exertion required by intermittent periods of frequent walking or standing.

Work Schedule

• Mostly routine first or second shift hours, occasional overtime, nights and weekends. Will be expected to work occasionally on Saturday and evening shift.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS

• May have contact – in person, by email, or by phone – with staff, students, and the general public.
• Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• The position description is not inclusive of all responsibilities and expectations and may be amended with or without prior notice.

NOTE: With or without reasonable accommodation, the individual in this position must possess the competencies and must be able to perform the essential functions and duties of the job as described above - including essential tasks requiring specific physical demands.

This is a security-sensitive position. Candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.