Proctor

at  Western University

ABOUT WESTERN

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the “Western Experience” - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

ABOUT US

The Department of Physics and Astronomy’s team of faculty, staff, researchers, and program students has over 200 members, all passionate about understanding the fundamental laws that govern the Universe and all that it contains. In our state-of-the-art research facilities on campus and around the world, we make discoveries and share our knowledge with a diverse academic and research community. We aspire to be an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and decolonized environment where all members are valued and respected. If you are inspired to join our community, we look forward to hearing from you.

Education:

• Undergraduate Degree or College Diploma preferre

Experience:

• Prior exam proctoring experience preferre

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

• Detail-oriented with an ability to process information with high levels of accuracy
• Ability to confront issues or situations in an objective manner
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a manner that models best practices in confidentiality standards
• Ability to apply critical thinking to evaluate information and make appropriate decisions
• Ability to maintain a positive, outgoing attitude with genuine service orientation
• Punctual and responsible: ability to be on time and carry out a tas

The Proctor will assist Department of Physics & Astronomy Faculty Instructors and Instructional Support Staff with administering exams, including in person written tests and tests completed electronically as required. The incumbent will organize exam rooms, distribute exams, review student cards to confirm identification, and will oversee students as they complete their exams enforcing university policies and procedures related to examinations. Proctors will identify academic integrity concerns, documenting and escalating to the Instructor and/or Instructional Support Staff. Once exams are completed, the incumbent will collect and count each one to safeguard the exams, submitting them for marking. Proctors will be required to attend training in advance of exam dates/times.
Qualifications

Education:

• Undergraduate Degree or College Diploma preferred

Experience:

• Prior exam proctoring experience preferred

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

• Detail-oriented with an ability to process information with high levels of accuracy
• Ability to confront issues or situations in an objective manner
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a manner that models best practices in confidentiality standards
• Ability to apply critical thinking to evaluate information and make appropriate decisions
• Ability to maintain a positive, outgoing attitude with genuine service orientation
• Punctual and responsible: ability to be on time and carry out a task