Accommodated Testing Exam Preparation & Proctor Staff

Job Description Summary

The Testing Proctor and Prepper staff report to the Accessibility and Disability Service (ADS) Accommodated Testing Supervisor. The proctor and prepper staff assist with preparing and administering exams as scheduled to undergraduate and graduate level students.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION: High school Diploma Required, Bachelor Degree Preferred

EXPERIENCE: Proctor experience preferred

OTHER:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Ability to multitask

Maintain confidentiality

Attention to detail

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

OTHER:

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

N/A

Additional Job Details

Accessibility & Disability Service Overview

The Accessibility and Disability Service (ADS), a department within the Division of Student Affairs, facilitates reasonable accommodations, auxiliary aids, and support services for University of Maryland students in compliance with the ADAAA and Section 504. Serving approximately 11% of the total undergraduate and graduate student body across all colleges and schools, ADS coordinates academic, housing, and experiential learning accommodations to champion disability inclusion and ensure equal access to all aspects of campus life. 

Testing Office Overview

The Accessibility & Disability Service Testing Office assists registered UMD students by facilitating testing accommodations such as extended time, reduced distraction environments, and alternate exam formats. Its operations require careful coordination to ensure approved accommodations are implemented while maintaining exam security, confidentiality, and chain of custody.

Hours and Scheduling:

• Must be available to work 10-20 hours per week

• Minimum shift length: 4 hours

• Variable shifts available Monday–Friday between 8:30am and 4:30pm

• Preference will be given to candidates with flexibility within these hours

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Print exam testing materials provided by course instructors using our Online Portal system
• Prepare testing envelopes for individual student reservations with necessary supplies (i.e. exam answer booklets, scantrons, etc.)
• Maintain all test envelopes in date, start time, and alphabetical order
• Document the preparation of exam materials
• Check registered students into the testing room
• Request student ID for exam security
• Review exam instructions with each student
• Inform each student of their accommodation(s) and end time
• Ensure that requested accommodations are implemented
• Observe students during the testing period
• Record & notify Testing Office of any irregularities
• Follow and implement test complete/checkout procedures
• Other duties as assigned when the volume of work in the ADS Testing Office is low
  

Required Application Materials: Resume & Cover Letter

Open Until Filled: Yes

Department

VPSA-Accessibility and Disability Service

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Contractual (C1) (Fixed Term)

Salary Range

$17 per hour

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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