For Proctors

For Proctors

Proctors work in the A&H Testing Center to oversee exams and help ensure integrity is maintained during the testing process. Proctors are required to attend mandatory training sessions and assist with staffing the A&H Testing Center. Work times will vary based on schedule and availability.

Currently this role is open to students with existing student assistant appointments who are sponsored by their manager to participate. You will be compensated for this work at your existing hourly rate. 

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Proctors are expected to: 

  • attend mandatory training sessions (likely in the evenings or on Saturdays) each semester of the academic year; 

  • indicate their availability for proctoring during finals week; 

  • assume responsibility for showing up at designated time for each shift, and staying for the length of the committed time; 

  • proctor, independently and with a team, a variety of in-person tests at the A&H Testing Center in Dwinelle Hall; 

  • employ best academic integrity practices while proctoring, following established protocol for reporting any suspected integrity violations; -write statements related to any observed integrity violations; 

  • maintain the confidentiality and security of student information; 

  • safeguard and maintain the integrity of exam materials and the exam environment; 

  • complete a report after each proctoring event;  

  • represent the A&H Testing Center in a professional manner and with integrity; 

  • may be required to attend Academic Integrity Reviews to serve as a witness; and

  • may be asked to participate in interviews to help select future proctors 

Proctors must: 

  • be a current student worker at UC Berkeley;

  • an undergraduate student in good academic standing; 

  • have excellent interpersonal and communication skills; 

  • be on time (not Berkeley time);

  • pay attention and monitor exam takers during the full time of your proctoring shift;

  • be responsible, honest, fair, trustworthy & respectful, both independently and as a member of a team; 

  • have excellent organizational skills and ability to manage own complex calendar; 

  • exhibit an ability to be astute observers with attention to detail; 

  • command authority while maintaining professionalism and respect; 

  • attend the mandatory training(s); 

  • be available during finals weeks;  

  • able to fulfill commitments under stress and pressure; and  

  • maintain integrity under stressful conditions and in environments with the potential of conflicts of interest 

Work hours will vary according to the exams being proctored. Proctors’ schedules will be aligned with their own class schedules.