Temporary Clerical - 968040

Academic Proctor

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Availability to work on an as-needed basis during scheduled exam periods.
• Ability to work exam sessions typically scheduled during the following times:
  • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout examination sessions.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and exercise sound judgment in a testing environment.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree or higher preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive student and examination information with discretion.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Reliable, dependable, and punctual, with a demonstrated commitment to professionalism.
• Ability to remain attentive and focused throughout examination periods.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact professionally with students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to enforce testing policies and procedures fairly and consistently.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn examination software and testing procedures as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an educational, testing, administrative, or customer service environment.
• Previous proctoring, tutoring, teaching, or student support experience.
• Experience working with college, university, or professional students.
• Familiarity with accommodating students who have approved testing accommodations.

ETSU is an equal opportunity employer.

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.