Founded in 1917, Providence College (PC) is a premier Catholic
liberal arts institution steadfastly committed to academic
excellence through a dynamic core curriculum, a distinctive
Development of Western Civilization Program, and abundant
experiential learning opportunities. The only U.S. higher education
institution administered by the Dominican Friars, PC is committed
to providing a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social,
moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Providence
College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is
essential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strives
to foster an academic culture and campus community reflecting the
global environment in which we live and work.
The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’s
capital city and is close to the many cultural and educational
offerings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally,
Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from
New York City.
For years, Providence College has been recognized in the
U.S.
News & World Report “Regional Universities – North
Category” and has been commended by several other ranking
publications.
Overview
The position of evening proctor schedule will be approximately 14
hours per week, depending on availability and scheduling needs.
Work is not required during winter, spring, or summer school
breaks. During the College’s final exam week each semester, work
hours will shift to align with the last exam being proctored each
day. Work hours are Monday – Thursday, 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm during the
fall and spring semester.
Primary Function:
- To support the efforts and help meet the responsibilities of
Accessibility Services.
Provide an accessible, distraction-reduced testing environment
for students with academic accommodations.
Support ADA/504 compliance efforts through coordination of
testing accommodations.
Duties and Responsibilities
Proctor Student Exams
- Supervise students taking exams with academic
accommodations
- Set up and support testing-taking technology, as needed
- Reach out to faculty during exams with student questions, as
needed
- Manage and/or replenish testing equipment and supplies
(laptops, calculators, pens/pencils, blue books, envelopes,
etc.)
- Maintain a secure, distraction-reduced testing environment at
all times and report violations of academic integrity if/when they
occur
Assist with coordination of daily testing accommodations for
students with disabilities
- Assist in preparing the daily exam schedule and the proctoring
room
- Process, organize, and print copies of exams for subsequent
testing days
- Generate test scheduling reminders to faculty and students when
applicable
- Scan and/or package completed exams for return to faculty
Additional tasks/projects
- Assist in coordinating make-ups, when necessary and
appropriate
- Perform other duties/tasks, as assigned
Confidential Information
- Ensure the confidentiality of all Accessibility Services
materials, including student records
- Exercise discretion in handling confidential material and
personal matters
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Prior experience and skill using data programs, especially
Excel.
- General aptitude with technology and willingness to learn new
applications.
- Some familiarity with disability accommodations, ADA, Section
504 of Rehabilitation Act.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate
well with faculty, students, parents/caretakers, and
administration.
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
- Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of
time
- Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
- Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers
rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a
keyboard
- Communication skills using the spoken word
- Ability to see within normal parameters
- Ability to hear within normal range
- Ability to move about
DISCLAIMER: This job description indicates the general
nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not
designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,
duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent
may be asked to perform other duties as required.