Student Exam Proctor for CTL

Position Title: Student Exam Proctor for CTL

Semester/Year: 2026-2027 Academic School Year

Total Positions Available: 10

Supervisor: Kimberly Crowley

Pay rate: $16/ hr

Hours per week: approximately 5

Start Date: November 2026 

End Date: 5/11/2027

Description

The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) at Hobart and William Smith Colleges is seeking dependable, detail-oriented graduate students to serve as Exam Proctors. Exam Proctors support undergraduate students who receive testing accommodations by administering exams in a quiet, secure, and supportive environment.

This position is an important part of the Colleges’ commitment to providing equitable access to academic assessments. The successful candidate will help ensure that exams are administered according to faculty instructions and students’ approved accommodations while maintaining a professional and welcoming environment. Students that are in a full-time Master’s/ GA program are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow exam instructions, testing procedures, and accommodation requirements accurately and consistently.
• Provide a quiet, distraction-reduced testing environment.
• Verify student identity and ensure that students receive the appropriate exam and permitted materials.
• Monitor testing sessions to maintain academic integrity and appropriate testing conditions.
• Track exam start and end times and enforce approved time accommodations accurately.
• Monitor and document approved breaks and other testing accommodations as required.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students, accommodations, exams, and academic information.
• Safeguard exams and other confidential materials before, during, and after testing.
• Communicate promptly with CTL staff regarding irregularities, questions, or concerns that arise during an exam.

Work Schedule

The CTL Testing Center operates Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Due to fluctuations in exam bookings and coverage needs, the number and timing of hours worked may vary from week to week. Exam Proctors will generally be contacted 48–72 hours in advance to confirm availability for upcoming proctoring assignments. 

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should apply through Handshake and complete the following application form: CTL Exam Proctor Application – Fill out form.

Review of applications will begin immediately. You may be contacted by the hiring supervisor for additional information. 

Students hired into on-campus jobs must complete federal employment paperwork, including the Form I9. Students must present original documents indicating they are eligible to work in the U.S. Photocopies of documents cannot be accepted. Students should ensure they have their documents on campus or have a plan to get their documents to campus if they are hired to work on campus.