Lead Proctor

Thomas Jefferson University • Philadelphia, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Lead Proctors administer assessments for Sidney Kimmel Medical College. They deliver exams, relay instructions to students, keep time, maintain an appropriate testing environment, and facilitate support if questions or problems arise. They supervise and monitor students to preserve academic integrity, manage testing rosters for NBME-sponsored assessments, and report technical issues or non-standard testing conditions.

The role includes preparing testing rooms, managing exam starts and closures, maintaining a quiet, distraction-free environment, communicating disruptive issues to the Student Assessment Director, and completing required documentation. Proctors use ExamSoft Examplify, the NBME proctors’ portal, Microsoft Office 365, and Apple iOS.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Less than one year of experience in higher education.
• Technical proficiency with computers and iPads.
• Responsibility, organization, and extreme attention to detail.
• Proficiency with MS Word and PowerPoint, file management, and iOS.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Less than one year of experience as an NBME proctor.
• Proficiency with the Examplify app.

Responsibilities

• Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff in a manner consistent with Jefferson’s values.
• Prepare the room for test administration, including projecting instructions and ensuring a secure, quiet environment.
• Administer assessments by delivering exams, relaying instructions, keeping time, and managing timely exam starts and closures.
• Supervise and monitor students to ensure academic integrity.
• Manage testing rosters for NBME-sponsored assessments.
• Maintain a quiet, distraction-free testing environment and communicate noise or other distractions to the Student Assessment Director for assistance.
• Facilitate support when questions or problems arise and report technical issues or non-standard testing conditions.
• Complete all required documentation.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage.
• Supplemental insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement plans.
• Tuition assistance.
• Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts.
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service.
• Access to medical insurance, including prescription coverage, for all colleagues, including those working less than part-time.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED