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Testing Center Proctor

Durango, CO · On-site

$20.67 - $22.84/hr

The Testing Center Proctor oversees the implementation and administering of exams scheduled in the Testing Center while adhering to the test security practices and academic integrity. The Testing ...

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Testing Proctors are individuals responsible for overseeing exams or assessments to ensure they are conducted fairly and according to established guidelines. They monitor test-takers, enforce rules, verify identification, and address any issues that may arise during the testing session. Their primary goal is to uphold the integrity of the testing process and prevent cheating or other misconduct.

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To thrive as a Testing Proctor, you need attention to detail, organizational skills, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with online testing platforms, security protocols, and basic computer systems is often required. Strong interpersonal skills, integrity, and the ability to remain calm under pressure help you manage test-takers and uphold exam standards. These skills ensure secure, fair, and smooth test administration, maintaining the integrity of the testing process.

What are common challenges faced by testing proctors during exam sessions, and how can they be managed?

Testing Proctors often face challenges such as ensuring academic integrity, managing time effectively, and addressing technical or candidate issues during exam sessions. To manage these, proctors must remain vigilant, communicate clearly with test-takers regarding rules, and be prepared to handle unexpected incidents calmly and professionally. Familiarity with exam protocols and prompt reporting of irregularities are essential to maintaining a fair testing environment. Continuous training and collaboration with colleagues also help proctors stay updated on best practices and improve their effectiveness.

What is the difference between Testing Proctor vs Test Administrator?

AspectTesting ProctorTest Administrator
CredentialsTypically requires proctoring certifications or trainingOften requires similar certifications, sometimes with additional administrative training
Work EnvironmentEducational institutions, testing centers, online testing environmentsEducational institutions, testing centers, corporate testing sites
Employer & Industry UsageSchools, colleges, certification bodiesSchools, testing companies, corporate training providers
Primary ResponsibilitiesSupervising exams, ensuring test integrityManaging test sessions, coordinating test logistics

While both Testing Proctors and Test Administrators oversee exam sessions, Testing Proctors primarily supervise test takers to maintain exam integrity, whereas Test Administrators often handle broader logistical and administrative tasks related to testing. The roles overlap in environments like schools and testing centers, but their focus and responsibilities differ slightly.

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To become a testing proctor, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and may be required to complete training on exam security and procedures. Some positions prefer prior experience in testing environments or related roles, and certification is not usually mandatory but can enhance job prospects. Proctors must demonstrate attention to detail, integrity, and the ability to monitor exam sessions effectively.

Is testing proctoring a stressful job?

Testing proctoring can be stressful due to the need for constant vigilance to prevent cheating and ensure exam integrity. Proctors often work in quiet environments and must remain alert for extended periods, which can contribute to job-related stress. However, the level of stress varies depending on the testing environment and workload.
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Testing Center Proctor

Durango, CO • On-site

Fortlewiscollege
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$20.67 - $22.84/hr

Part-time

Posted 17 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Oversee all day-to-day operations of the Testing Center under the Testing Center Coordinator

  • Proctor exams, oversee exam timing, and ensure test security and academic integrity

  • Work with students, faculty, and campus stakeholders to facilitate testing procedures and accommodations

Job description

Position Summary:

The Testing Center Proctor oversees the implementation and administering of exams scheduled in the Testing Center while adhering to the test security practices and academic integrity. The Testing Center proctor informs students, faculty and other campus stakeholders about the testing procedures and ensures testing accommodations are met for all students who qualify under the ADA or Section 504 with academic accommodations.

Job Description:

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

  • Work under the Testing Center Coordinator to oversee all day-to-day operations of the Testing Center
  • Adhere to the academic integrity policy of Fort Lewis College
  • Work with students who are registered with the Accessibility Resource Center for alternative testing accommodations (extended time, enlarged text, text-to-speech, speech-to-text and testing software)
  • Check students in and out of the Testing Center
  • Proctor exams
  • Oversee timing of all exams taken in the Testing Center
  • Maintain confidentiality and security of all testing materials
  • Work with faculty to ensure the transfer of information/materials needed to proctor exams
  • Follow regulations for outside test vendors by complying with their test security protocol
  • Facilitate email communication for the Testing Center's email account
  • Collect proctor fees and inform the Testing Center Coordinator of any student account charges
  • Maintain communication with the Testing Center Coordinator regarding any IT issues, breaches in academic integrity, or accessibility issues.
  • Perform other duties as assigned
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Required Education, Specialized Skills and Experience:

  • Associate's Degree
  • Experience with computer operating systems,
  • Microsoft Office tools, and lockdown browsers
  • Organizational planning, and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication, both orally and in writing


Preferred Education, Specialized Skills and Experience:

  • CLEP, DSST Certifications (can become certified at FLC if not already certified)
  • Nationally certified with the National College Testing Association
  • Member of the NCTA (National College Testing Association)
  • Previous proctoring or teaching experience
  • Prior experience working with students with disabilities in post-secondary education

Reports to: Associate Provost of Faculty Affairs and Student Success

Work Environment: Proctoring is performed at the proctor station located in the Testing Center. Considerable time is spent working at a computer in a quiet, low-distracted environment. Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook - email and calendar, and TEAMS. Must be able to multi-task as current tasks are often interrupted due to students entering and exiting the Testing Center.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and move around the room; talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, TEAMS phone, keyboard, including to reach, stoop, and kneel to access computer equipment.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
  • Light to moderate lifting is required.

FSLA Status/Position Type/Expected Hours of Work/and Salary Range:

  • Non-Exempt (hourly)
  • Part time, 48.3% FTE
  • Temporary
  • 8 Month Position (during fall, spring semesters)
  • M-F during fall and spring semesters, up to 1000 hours

Compensation

The hourly range is $20.67 to $22.84/hour.


Application Process
A complete application packet includes:

  • Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position
  • Resume
  • Names and contact information for three current, professional references

Application materials received by 11:59 PM on September 6th, 2026, will receive full consideration.

The successful candidate will be required to submit official transcripts

and pass a background check.

About Fort Lewis College:

On a sage-brushed mesa overlooking downtown Durango and the La Plata Mountains, Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorado's premier public undergraduate research institution. With more than half of the 3,300 students identifying as people of color, FLC's academic programming and campus life thrive on nurturing safe, diverse spaces for intellectual exploration and helping people achieve their career goals. A Native American-serving, Non-Tribal Institution, FLC is committed to promoting economic development in neighboring tribal communities and connecting students with the education they need to be the change in the world they want to see. Degree programs span the arts, business, education, health sciences, humanities, and social and natural sciences. Coursework builds on the natural, cultural, and historical resources found around the Four Corners region. Students work closely with faculty on research projects with real-world implications. Like the mountain town it resides in, FLC promotes a culture of work-life balance for students, faculty, and staff. Skyhawks enjoy unparalleled access to a healthy outdoor lifestyle thanks to 300 days of sunshine a year and more than 300 miles of hiking and biking trails in and around Durango

Notice to Prospective Employees:
The Fort Lewis College is required by theCleryAct of 1990 to notify prospective employees, current employees, students and applicants where to access our Campus Security Report. The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report contains information about:

  • Fort Lewis College's alcohol and other drug policy

  • Sexual assault policy

  • Campus security policies

  • Campus/community resources

  • The Colorado Riot Offense Statute restriction on enrollment

  • Where to find registered sex offender information

  • Crime statistics for the previous three calendar years

  • Reporting crimes


The Campus Security Report can be accessed in two ways:
By going to the internet website at: www.fortlewis.edu/AnnualSecurityReport Fort Lewis College Student Affairs Office will also provide a paper copy of the annual security report upon request. You can reach them at (970) 247-7331.

Equal Opportunity
Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex*, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, family or domestic status, political beliefs, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment shall be extended to all persons. The College shall promote equal opportunity, equal treatment, and affirmative action efforts to increase the diversity of students, faculty, and staff. The College is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. To file a report, get resources, read policies, or make an appointment, See www.fortlewis.edu/CARE.

Discrimination Questions?

Office of Compliance and Community Standards
David Pirrone, Director of Compliance
210 Berndt Hall
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-7182 djpirrone@fortlewis.edu

Questions about Title IX sex discrimination?
Office of the Title IX Coordinator
Madeleine Gillman, Assistant Director of Compliance and Title IX Coordinator
210 Berndt Hall
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-7049 mgillman@fortlewis.edu

Information about Fort Lewis College's alcohol and drug policy, sexual assault policy, campus security policies, campus crime statistics, fire safety procedures and fire statistics, and campus/community resources can be found in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Hard copies are available upon request.

* Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Fort Lewis College may be directed to FLC's Title IX Coordinator and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education.

ADAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Kristin Polens by phone 970-247-7459 or email kpolens@fortlewis.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

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