Student Worker - University Testing Center

Job Description

The University Testing Center is inviting applications for one part-time Student Workers to assist with the administration and proctoring of academic and non-academic examinations, provide excellent customer service, and perform general office work under the supervision of the University Testing Center Manager. Availability to work between academic terms is preferred, but not required. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Responsibilities

Provide professional and courteous service to examinees, faculty, staff, and others who use the University Testing Center.

Complete all required trainings and / or certifications prior to proctoring test sessions.

Set up the testing room and prepare all materials prior to each testing session.

Verify the identity of all examinees and admit them in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Safeguard and maintain the confidentiality of examinee information and exam content.

Inform examinees of the test rules, and explain the rationales behind them when necessary.

Actively monitor all examinees for the entire test session.

Respond to and report all incidents or irregularities that may occur.

Collect and store all materials at the end of each testing session.

Perform general office work (e.g., filing, copying, scanning, answering phones, etc.).

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno with cumulative GPA of at least 2.50.

Candidate must be enrolled in and started a core math sequence course at UNR.

Candidate must have effective interpersonal communications skills, strong attention to detail, and basic computer skills.

Candidate must have experience working in customer service and / or in an office environment.

Candidate is expected to actively monitor testing sessions of up to 2 hours in duration.

Candidate must have willingness to work with individuals of varying ages and from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Candidate is expected to be on time and ready to work for all scheduled shifts, and to make schedule change requests in accordance with University Testing Center policy.

Cannot have received sanctions for academic dishonesty or misconduct under the Academic Standards policy (UAM 6,502).

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate student, or undergraduate student with sophomore standing or higher.

Completed UNR’s core mathematics and writing requirements.

Previous experience working with students (e.g., tutoring, student teaching) and / or in a learning environment (e.g., library).

Schedule

Shifts are generally assigned within two-hour increments, not to exceed 20 hours per week.

Available to work part-time regularly scheduled shifts within the University Testing Center’s operating hours : Monday-Friday : 9 : 00 a.m. – 5 : 00 p.m.

Compensation Grade

Student Employee Level 2

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent

0.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment / s viewable to you will be the attachment / s to the resume / CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment / s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment / s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at .

Attach the following attachment(s) to your application

Resume / CV – (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.

Cover Letter – (optional)

Contact Information for Three References – (required) Please include name, contact information, and relationship for professional or academic references.

Class and Work Schedule – (optional) If applicable

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

About Us

The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading American public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.

Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (“Very High Research”) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best National Universities” and “Best National Public Universities.” It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ / Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times’ “Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.”

Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school – the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine – and it delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.

The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. In recent years, the University has expanded to include two additional locations : the Redfield Campus in south Reno and the Wayne L. Prim campus in Incline Village, which is the home of the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe.

As part of the Nevada System of Higher Education – comprised of two research universities, one state college, four community colleges and an environmental research institute – the University is committed to developing strong partnerships with each of these institutions for the benefit of all Nevadans.

Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its nearly 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.

The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement – all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.

For more information, please visit the University’s website.

University of Nevada, Reno