PROCTORS

Registrar’s Office

University of California College of the Law, San Francisco is seeking candidates interested in serving as seasonal/on-call exam proctors during our exam periods listed below.

Multiple positions are available. Proctors are responsible for observing students taking examinations and maintaining the security and integrity of the examination process.

UC Law’s midterm and final examinations are held once a term. For Fall it takes place typically in late November to mid-December, for Spring term in late April to mid-May, and for summer term in mid-August. Each exam period is approximately 3 weeks (summer term exam period is only a few days). Exam schedules vary and include morning (8am till afternoon) or afternoon (12:30 till late afternoon) shifts, Monday - Friday. Each shift can last from 4 – 8 hours a day with breaks.

The starting hourly rate is $20.22/hour.

Upcoming exam periods:

  • November 28th – December 15th, 2023
  • April 23rd – May 10th, 2024
  • July 30th – August 2nd, 2024

Please indicate your general availability when applying.

Primary/Principal Responsibilities:

  • Attends mandatory training sessions prior to each examination period (proctors will be compensated for the training). These take place about a week before the exam period.
  • Following the direction from the Registrar’s Office:
  • Checks approved materials prior to going into each exam.
  • Handles the check-in process for all students prior to entry into the examination room by verifying identity with approved photo identification.
  • Maintains the security of all exam materials during exams.
  • Communicates examination instructions to students in a clear and professional manner.
  • Distributes, collects, and accounts for all exam materials.
  • Monitors students throughout exams to ensure a secure testing environment and to deter academic dishonesty.
  • Reports any irregularities to the Registrar’s Office.
  • Walks quietly around the room during exams to monitor student conduct.
  • Tracks exam time and provides end of exam time-limit warnings to students.
  • Checks all students out of the exam room at the conclusion of the exam period.
  • Completes Proctor Report at the conclusion of the exams.
  • Adheres to established exam policies and procedures provided by the Registrar’s Office

Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to read and interpret written instructions and procedures and apply them.
  • Ability to stand and walk around a room at intervals. Ability to navigate stairs and multi-level classrooms.
  • Ability to lift and carry exam materials that may weigh up to twenty (20) pounds or push a cart.
  • Ability to enunciate, speak clearly, and project in front of a group of people.

Experience: Prior experience with diverse populations in an academic environment preferred. Exam proctoring experience a plus. Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to read clearly out loud.