Testing Proctor

Overview

Category: Part-time Staff •
Department: Student Affairs - Student Support Services •
Location: Lowell, MA •
Posted: Sep 12, 2025 •
Closes: Open Until Filled •
Type: Part-time •
Position : 192808

Middlesex Community College (MCC), established in 1970, provides access to affordable education to prepare individuals for success and lifelong learning. We promote academic excellence, provide workforce development opportunities, and empower all learners to become productive and socially responsible members of our local and global communities. MCC offers classes on the Bedford and Lowell campuses, as well as online courses. MCC is committed to transforming lives as we educate, challenge, and support all students as evident in our strategic plan.

Title: Testing Proctor

Unit: Part-Time Non-Unit Support Staff

Department: Student Support Services

Reports to: Assistant Dean of Student Support Services

Date: September 12, 2025 (Reopen November 5, 2025)

General

Summary:

The Part-Time Testing Proctor will proctor exams for students requiring specialized testing accommodations (e.g., use of technology for accessing content such as Zoom Text, speech-to-text, text-to-speech; double time exams; use of an oral reader; access to a scribe, PCA, or a private space due to verbal tics or vocal processing) or for testing outside of current testing center hours. The Proctor ensures that testing protocol is followed from checking scheduling needs in Accommodate to confirming completed testing forms and exam information by faculty, setting up the testing environment, checking in students, and proctoring exams.

• Utilize the electronic system, Accommodate, to check scheduled exams and ensure all forms are completed and exams are uploaded.
• Conduct follow-up to ensure all required forms, documents, passwords/access, etc., are set prior to the date of scheduled exams.
• Proctor exams for students requiring accommodations with a focus on accommodations beyond extended time and a distraction-reduced environment.
• Develop and maintain a proctoring schedule each semester, including additional slots as needed for mid-terms and finals weeks.
• Check in students prior to administration of tests.
• Ensure all necessary software is available and working.
• Set up computerized test stations for exams; provide explanations of testing to students, or other relevant instructions.
• Ensure testing materials are secured and computers are logged off at the end of a session.

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, or a closely related field.
• One (1) year of experience and/or training involving computerized test administration, academic assessment/placement, academic advisement/counseling, computer network operations, and computer system maintenance or equivalent.
• Technical proficiency and software skills in an academic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative.

• Proctoring or testing experience is strongly preferred.
• Bilingual skills a plus.

• Salary Range: $17 per hour in accordance with MCC Part-Time Wage Schedule.
• Location: Lowell or Bedford campus as needed.
• Hours: 18.5 per week, schedule to be determined upon hire.
• Expected
  
  Start Date:
  
  December 2025.
• Final date to receive applications: This position will remain open until filled.

All applicants must apply online by submitting:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

All offers of employment at Middlesex Community College are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary.

Middlesex Community College accepts application materials only through the online application system. We are unable to accept materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, contact Human Resources . MCC strives to make the application and interview process accessible for all applicants; if we can make the process more accessible for you, contact Human Resources at  or careerss.edu.