Temporary Head Proctor - Cornell Law School

Founded in 1887, Cornell Law School is a top-tier law school. We offer a 3-year JD program for about 200 students per class, a one-year LLM program for about 120 students from countries throughout the world, and a doctoral (JSD) program for about 2-3 new students per year. Cornell Law School has 41 tenured and tenure-track faculty, including 20 with chaired faculty positions; and 15 clinical professors in the legal research and writing program and in clinics at the local, national, and international level. Our faculty is consistently ranked among the top in the country for scholarly productivity and influence, and has pre-eminence in many areas, including quantitative and qualitative empirical legal studies, international and comparative law, and robust doctrinal scholarship in core fields. Our school is committed to being recognized as the leader among law schools at combining inspiring theoretical, doctrinal, and experiential teaching with cutting-edge scholarship in a supportive, intellectually rich community, so that our graduates can achieve excellence in all facets of the legal profession.

Cornell Law School is seeking a temporary Head Proctor to oversee exam administration for the Spring 2026 exam period. The Head Proctor will oversee exam logistics, ensuring exams are prepared in advance, managing proctor check-in and check-out, and providing backup support as needed. Paid training will be provided before the first scheduled exam period.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and monitor all exam bins, ensuring they are organized and ready at least two days before each exam.
• Check in and check out proctors for their assigned shifts.
• Provide backup support for proctors as needed.
• Clearly communicate exam instructions to students and proctors.
• Report any irregularities or concerns to the exam supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and work with a diverse group of students and staff.
• Dependable and timely, with a commitment to following assigned schedules.
• Prior experience with proctoring or exam administration is preferred.

Schedule & Compensation:

• The Head Proctor is expected Monday through Friday, 8:15am to 3:00pm (some flexibility in start and end times may be available), between April 30 and May 15. The first day of the appointment will be devoted to training.
• Compensation: $18.75 per hour.

To apply, please submit a cover letter describing your interest in the position and a current resume detailing your relevant skills and experience.

University Job Title: Temporary Administrative Assistant

Job Family: Temporary Administration

Level: No Grade - Hourly

Pay Rate Type: Hourly