NWS-Optometry Exam Proctor FY26​/27

Overview

Category

Student

This position is only open to current OPT Pacific University Students

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

The Exam Proctor provides support to the College of Optometry Office of Academic Programs by
supervising accommodated exams. He/she/they will work with the Office of Academic Programs to
protect the integrity of our exams by supervising students with accommodations during exams,
making sure that students adhere to ethics agreements and professional standards.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & BEHAVIORS:
To keep the integrity of our exams, individuals must meet the following criteria to be considered as an exam proctor:

• Individuals who wish to proctor may not be currently working towards an OD degree, and itis preferred that they do not intend on working towards an OD degree in the future.
• Individuals are not allowed to proctor for any course they are currently enrolled in, individuals may proctor for courses that have been completed satisfactorily.
• Individuals selected to serve as a proctor must have no vested interest in the outcome of the exam.

Proctors are expected to be alert and attentive during exams, keeping an eye out for any concerns or potential violations of the College or Optometry’s Academic and Professional Standards. The position is mainly sedentary, but at times it may be necessary to move quietly about the room. While proctoring, the proctor will not do any activities that could be disruptive to those taking the exam.

TRAINING:
The Office of Academic Programs provides training, so that proctors have the tools and confidence
to appropriately assist in exam proctoring.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports directly to the College of Optometry Academic Programs
Coordinator.