Part-Time Proctor

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

About the Role

Lone Star College-Kingwood, an innovative and dynamic community college located in the pine-forested suburbs of northeast Houston, offers an opportunity to work with a diverse group of colleagues who want to make a difference in the lives of students and grow professionally. Kingwood focuses on fulfilling individual dreams and enhancing community life, with unique programs in respiratory care, computer gaming, and dental hygiene. The campus is located at 20000 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Handles document delivery (return tests to instructors)
• Maintains tests in a secure environment
• Makes sound, ethical judgments regarding exam security
• Performs administrative support tasks as needed, including maintaining files, recording statistics, and entering scores in a database
• Troubleshoots test errors and equipment failure
• Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

Requirements

• 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

Skills

• 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 Environment

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Pay

Hourly pay rate is $18.23.

Benefits

By joining Lone Star College, you will enjoy a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, and participation in a tax-deferred retirement plan, among other benefits.