TITLE Accessibility Assistant – Exam Proctor
DEPARTMENT Accessibility Services
REPORTS TO EJ Chen (
echen@babson.edu
)
PAY RATE $15/hour
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Accessibility Services Exam Proctor is responsible for administering exams to students in a secure and controlled environment. The proctor ensures that all exam procedures are followed and that students are provided with a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills. In addition to the proctor role, there may be additional responsibilities, such as working at the front desk.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Set up exam rooms and ensure that all necessary materials are available for students.
- Verify the identity of each student and ensure that they are authorized to take the exam.
- Explain exam rules and procedures to students and answer any questions they may have.
- Monitor students during the exam to ensure that they are not cheating or engaging in any other prohibited behavior.
- Report and document any incidents of cheating or other violations of exam rules immediately and contact the director and/or the assistant director of Accessibility Services.
- Collect and organize completed exams and ensure that they are securely stored until they can be graded.
- Maintain accurate records of exam administration (attendance sheets, bathroom logs, emails to faculty).
- Ensure that all exam materials are returned to their proper location and that exam rooms are left clean and organized.
- If needed, the student will also work at the front desk. Duties at the front desk may include, but are not limited to: answering phones, greeting and assisting students and visitors, and helping faculty members drop off and pick up exams.
- Assume additional responsibilities as required.
YOUR TEAM WILL INCLUDE
N/A
WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED
- Excellent listening and communication skills
- Neat handwriting (if laptops are not permitted)
- Strong typing and computer proficiency
- Dependable, punctual, and detail-oriented
- Comfortable working with diverse student populations
- Must be in good academic and disciplinary standing
- Ability to create an environment where direct reports have the freedom and security to take initiative; deal with complexities with resilience, resourcefulness, and optimism; and appreciate open mindedness, creativity, and agility in thought and tactics.
- Ability to embrace ideas and changes created by all community members.
- Ability to work independently to solve problems; look for opportunities to take on responsibility; take thoughtful risks; and effectively act on new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.
- Ability to anticipate and effectively handles change; demonstrate willingness to try new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions
- Must have strong computer skills including proficiency in Google Drive/Docs and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook/Calendar).
HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK
The Department of Accessibility Services
ADDITIONAL SKILLS YOU MAY HAVE
Training & Expectations
- Attend a 90-minute training session covering confidentiality, academic integrity, disability services, and exam procedures
- Submit weekly timesheets accurately reflecting hours worked
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
- Follow exam policies including handling late arrivals, managing personal breaks, and ensuring exam integrity
- Report suspected academic misconduct to the Coordinator of Accessibility Services
Employment Requirements
- Position must appear in your Workday account before starting
- A valid Social Security Number and appropriate documentation (e.g., passport) are required
- Must meet with Student Employment within 24 hours of job offer