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Graduate student part-time jobs are employment opportunities that allow students enrolled in graduate programs to work alongside their studies. These jobs can be on-campus roles, such as research or teaching assistantships, or off-campus positions in industries related to their field of study. Working part-time helps graduate students gain professional experience, support themselves financially, and develop skills relevant to their future careers. It's important for students to balance their work hours with academic responsibilities to maintain good academic standing.

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Graduate Student Part-Time roles are designed to accommodate the demanding schedules of students pursuing advanced degrees. Employers and university departments often offer flexible hours, remote work options, and project-based assignments to support academic priorities. However, time management and clear communication are crucial, as students may face peak workloads during exam periods or project deadlines. Collaborating with supervisors to set realistic expectations and proactively discussing scheduling needs can help ensure both academic and work responsibilities are met successfully.

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Infographic showing various Graduate Student Part Time job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 65% Full Time, 31% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,503 per year, or $17.1 per hour.

Graduate Testing Proctor - Student Employment

Chicago, IL • On-site

Saint Xavier University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$17.05/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Salary: $17.05 Hourly
Location : 3700 W. 103rd Street, Chicago, IL
Job Type: Student Employment - FWS Required
Job Number: 01554
Department: Center for Accessibility Resources SE
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
Summary
Saint Xavier University's Center for Accessibility Resources (CAR) is committed to ensuring equal access for students with disabilities. This part-time position is open only to currently admitted Saint Xavier University graduate students and provides support in administering and proctoring exams for students who receive testing accommodations.
This student employment opportunity supports the development of skills aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies. Through this role, students will strengthen the following competencies:
  • Communication: Students build communication skills by practicing clear, respectful, and professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication in a workplace setting.
  • Critical Thinking: Students build critical thinking skills by applying judgment, solving problems, prioritizing tasks, maintaining accuracy, and using feedback to improve their work.
  • Leadership: Students build leadership skills by taking initiative, demonstrating responsibility, supporting others, contributing ideas, and modeling positive workplace behaviors.
  • Professionalism: Students build professionalism by practicing dependability, accountability, confidentiality when applicable, workplace etiquette, and respectful service in a workplace setting.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Administer and proctor faculty-issued exams for students with approved testing accommodations
  • Provide support for less frequently approved accommodations, such as reading exam content aloud or serving as a scribe, as needed.
  • Maintain exam security and confidentiality at all times and report any testing irregularities to CAR staff.
  • Assist with basic record-keeping related to exam administration.
  • Support the return of completed exams to faculty.
  • Assist with additional tasks related to testing, accommodations, or general office support as directed by the CAR Coordinator.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required.
Must be admitted to and enrolled in a Saint Xavier University graduate program.
Must be Federal Work Study Eligible
Must Include a Resume and Cover Letter
Experience and Skills
  • Previous experience working with students in a special education, disability services, or
    higher education setting is strongly preferred.
  • Experience supporting IEP or 504 Plan accommodations is a plus.
  • Comfortable using everyday technology such as laptops, email, and shared documents.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive) is helpful.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining a calm and structured testing environment.
  • Clear verbal and written communication skills when interacting with students and staff.
  • Calm, patient, and professional demeanor with the ability to redirect or de-escalate situations when necessary.
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Additional Expectations
We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.
The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.
Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.

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