Part-Time Exam Proctor (Multiple Positions Available)

Posted: 10-Jul-25

Location: Hempstead, New York

Categories: Administrative/Support Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 4000

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Position Title: Part-Time Exam Proctor (Multiple Positions Available)

School/Division: School of Medicine

Full Time/Part Time: Part-Time

Description:

Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Operations, the Part-Time Exam Proctor is responsible for proctoring Zucker School of Medicine (ZSOM) examinations, enforcing examination policies, assisting with technical or procedural issues, and supporting ZSOM students and staff during the examination process. Most examinations are scheduled from September through May during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Early morning and evening work may be required.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Starts examinations, provides instructions, distributes and collects materials, and adheres to strict time schedules to ensure examinations begin and end punctually.
• Ensures procedural compliance and examination environment integrity.
• Maintains vigilance to prevent compromised testing.
• Reports violations or irregularities.
• Maintains confidentiality while having a basic knowledge of procedures and protocols pertaining to students requiring examination accommodations.
• Communicates effectively with ZSOM students, staff, and faculty before, during, and after examinations.
• Troubleshoots technological issues during examinations and appropriately escalates issues in a timely manner.
• Follows established protocols and adheres to the ZSOM policy on examinations.
• Monitors and maintains the testing environment while exercising sound judgement and discretion.
• Attends training sessions or meetings, as scheduled.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 0-1 years of related experience required.
• Must have above-average organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be customer-service oriented and possess above-average oral and written communication skills.
• Previous experience and demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must be able to provide own transportation to and from Hofstra University.

EEO Statement:

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.