Part-Time Instructional Assistant(Exam Proctor)
Penn State UniversityAbout the role
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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Office of the Assistant Dean for Curriculum and Teaching is seeking Graduate student applicants for part-time job of Exam Proctoring for Spring 2026. These are hourly, part-time positions. Content knowledge related to individual courses is not required, and a resume is not necessary with the application. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until all positions are filled. Additionally, they will continue to be reviewed as the need arises. Graduate program and/or P.I. approval will be requested.
Job duties to include:
- Monitoring students during scheduled make-up exams, ensuring adherence to Penn State exam procedures and policies.
- Support evening exam operations within designated proctored testing rooms.
- Collect, transport, and return exams and quizzes to and from testing locations.
Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:
- Must be a current graduate student at Penn State
- Reliable, punctual, and able to maintain a professional and fair testing environment.
Compensation:
The starting rate for this job is $15 an hour at roughly 2 to 3 hours a week.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If yo
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