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Job Description

The Office of the Executive Vice President & Provost is seeking a Student Worker III for proctoring the Accuplacer math test at the University’s testing center beginning in early November through the end of January, including over Winter Break.  This position requires the student to proctor the test for one or two four hour blocks (morning or afternoon) Monday through Friday (based on the student’s availability during the week), and Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.  Duties and tasks associated with this position are expected to be as follows:

(1)    Undergo training to learn how to proctor the Accuplacer exam, including processing students who arrive to take the exam, assisting students with computer access to the testing program, and ensuring testing protocols are followed.
(2)    Receive and respond to email and in-person inquiries from students seeking to take the exam, both UNR and non-UNR students.
(3)    Informing students regarding policies and procedures for exam payment, waivers, refunds, and test scores, and assisting them with these processes.
(4)    Unlock the testing center and prepare the center and technology on scheduled test dates/times.  Closing and locking the test center at the end of each testing session.
(5)    Referring students to academic advisors, the Mathematics & Statistics Department or the provost’s office for questions he/she cannot answer.

Required Qualification

Junior or senior undergraduate or graduate student status with a GPA of at least 2.5.

Ability to work 14-20 hours per week from early November through January 26, 2019, on a schedule to be determined in advance.

Experience working with others; willingness to take directions, ask questions, and work for extended periods of time at a computer.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently with attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with the Accuplacer testing program, undergraduate math courses, student policies, and programs and the University of Nevada, Reno offices, organization and procedures.

Experience working with or advising students is a plus.

Compensation Grade

Student Level 3

Contact information for this position

Audrey M. Casey

Assistant to the Provost

Office of the Provost/CA 110

Phone:  784-1740

Email:  [email protected]

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent

50.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Attach the following attachment(s) to your application
Resume/CV – 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

Class Schedule

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.