Exam Proctor (Student)

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60241

Location

Columbia

Full/Part Time

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The Disability Center serves as a leader in supporting Mizzou students with disabilities through collaboration, facilitating accommodations, educational programming, and consultation across the University community.

Additional information may be found by visiting Disability Center.

Job Description

Summary

The primary responsibility of Exam Proctors is to administer exams for students registered with the Disability Center, ensuring academic integrity while providing the accommodations approved by the student's Access Advisor or Coordinator.

Essential Functions

• Ensure the testing environment is suitable and conducive for examinees to concentrate at specific locations on campus.
• Pickup and delivery of exams.
• Responsible for reporting abnormal activity to the Exam Coordinator.
• On occasion, the exam proctor may act as a scribe, responsible for writing on behalf of the student.
• On occasion, the exam proctor may read aloud to the student.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain academic integrity.
• Present a positive, professional image to the campus community on behalf of the Disability Center.
• As with all positions, involvement with other duties and responsibilities is expected in order to serve the customer and maintain the Student Affairs mission.

Anticipated Hiring Range

$15.25 per hour, paid on a bi-weekly basis

Shift

Average number of hours per week: 10-15

Hours may vary week to week depending on the needs of the department. Shifts start as early as 7 a.m. and end as late as 9 p.m.

This position may require evening and weekend hours supporting activities and programs within the department. Occasionally division and campus projects may require additional hours outside of your normal schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

To be eligible for a student title, an individual must be enrolled at the University of Missouri. Enrollment in the summer session is not required if the student was enrolled in the Spring semester and is pre-enrolled for the Fall semester. Selection is contingent upon results of a review with the Office of Institutional Equity, Office of Student Accountability & Support, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, previous MU appointment history, and reference checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Flexibility to work an irregular schedule. Hours may vary week to week depending on the needs of the department. Shifts start as early as 7 a.m. and end as late as 9 p.m.
• Good organizational skills and punctuality.
• Effective communication skills and ease in relating to people from varying educational, cultural, and social backgrounds.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Application Materials

Complete application, and upload the following: résumé, class schedule, proctoring availability*, cover letter, and 3 or more references which must include at least 1 MU supervisor (if applicable).

• Proctoring availability: your tentative daily (Monday-Friday) availability from the hours of 7:30am to 9:00pm for Fall 2026.

Other Information

Learning Outcomes

Expected career readiness competencies gained and/or enhanced from this position include:

• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions and overcome problems. The individual is able to obtain, interpret and use knowledge, facts and data in this process and may demonstrate originality and inventiveness.
• Oral/Written Communications: Articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms to persons inside and outside of the organization. The individual has public speaking skills; is able to express ideas to others; and can write/edit memos, letters and complex technical reports clearly and effectively.
• Teamwork/Collaboration: Build collaborative relationships with colleagues and customers by valuing the uniqueness of every individual. The individual is able to work within a team structure and can negotiate and manage conflict productively.
• Digital Technology: Leverage existing digital technologies ethically and efficiently to solve problems, complete tasks and accomplish goals. The individual demonstrates effective adaptability to new and emerging technologies.
• Leadership: Leverage the strengths of others to achieve common goals, and use interpersonal skills to coach and develop others. The individual is able to assess and manage their emotions and those of others; use empathetic skills to guide and motivate; and organize, prioritize and delegate work.
• Professionalism/Work Ethic: Demonstrate personal accountability and effective work habits (e.g., punctuality, working productively with others and time-workload management), and understand the impact of non-verbal communication on professional work image. The individual demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior, acts responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind and is able to learn from their mistakes.
• Career Management: Identify and articulate one's skills, strengths, knowledge and experiences relevant to the position desired and career goals, and identify areas necessary for professional growth. The individual is able to navigate and explore job options, understands and can take the steps necessary to pursue opportunities and understands how to self-advocate for opportunities in the workplace.

Benefit Eligibility

This is a student position and is not eligible for University benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.