Graduate Student Exam Proctor

Job Description

Graduate Student Exam Proctor | Saint Xavier University

The Tone:
This is a part-time role at Saint Xavier University’s Center for Accessibility Resources (CAR), located in Chicago, IL. The CAR team is dedicated to ensuring equal access for students with disabilities by providing essential accommodations. This position offers a valuable opportunity to support the university’s commitment to accessibility, helping to administer and proctor exams for students who receive testing accommodations in a fair and equitable environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Part Time
• Type: Part-time
• Location: Chicago, IL

• Team: Center for Accessibility Resources (CAR) – reporting to the CAR Coordinator
• Mission: Ensure equal access for students with disabilities by administering and proctoring exams with approved accommodations.
• Tech Stack: Laptops, email, shared documents, Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel), Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Exam Proctoring: Confidently administer and proctor faculty-issued exams for students with approved testing accommodations.
• Accommodation Support: Provide support for various accommodations, including reading exam content aloud or serving as a scribe as needed.
• Security Management: Uphold strict exam security and confidentiality, promptly reporting any testing irregularities to CAR staff.
• Record Keeping: Assist with fundamental record-keeping tasks related to exam administration, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Office & Exam Logistics: Facilitate the efficient return of completed exams to faculty and support general office functions as directed.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree is a prerequisite; must be currently admitted to and actively enrolled in a Saint Xavier University graduate program.
• Experience: No specific years required. Must be Federal Work Study Eligible. Previous experience working with students in special education, disability services, or a higher education setting is strongly preferred.
• Skills: Strong organizational skills, clear verbal and written communication, comfort with everyday technology, calm and professional demeanor, and strict confidentiality.
• Bonus: Experience supporting IEP (Individualized Education Program) or 504 Plan accommodations, and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite and Google Workspace.