Law School Exam Assistant (Student Wage)
University of Virginia
Summary
The University of Virginia School of Law is hiring graduate exam assistants to help proctor final exams between 8:00am-6:00pm on weekdays from December 4th through December 18th. A mandatory training session will be held on the week of November 30th.
Job description
Exam assistants will support the Law School's Student Records Office (SRO) with exam administration to help facilitate a smooth, secure, and fair testing environment. Exam assistants must have a strong attention to detail; be able to show good judgment in sensitive situations; and be reliable, punctual, and able to remain attentive for extended periods.
Responsibilities
- Monitor exam rooms to help enforce testing rules (e.g., restrictions on electronic devices and other specified materials) in a calm, professional, and respectful manner.
- Promptly and accurately document any irregularities with SRO personnel.
- Provide excellent customer support to students and Law School personnel.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Organize and maintain exam questions and student information in a secure environment.
- Review exam rooms before exams begin to ensure rooms are in good condition.
- Distribute exam questions in accordance with Law School protocols.
- Other duties as assigned.
The Law School administers exams in its building and does not conduct remote exams. Exam assistants may be assigned to large exam rooms, small groups, or individual testing spaces. Exams are administered using Exam4 software. Exam assistants will not provide technical support or technical troubleshooting.
Outside of the mandatory training, the anticipated work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday from 7:45am to 6:00pm, December 4th – December 18th. Applicants need to be able to work at least a four-hour shift on the days they work; applicants do not need to be available every day of the exam period.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Registered as a UVA graduate student
- Strong attention to detail
- Good judgment in sensitive situations
- Reliable and punctual
- Able to remain attentive for extended periods
- Able to work at least a four-hour shift
- Expected to stand and walk around a classroom
Company overview
The University of Virginia (UVA) is a prestigious public research university founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson. As a leading academic institution, UVA operates a comprehensive health system and medical center that serves as a major healthcare provider for central Virginia. The university's academic medical center includes the UVA Health System, which encompasses a 700-bed hospital, outpatient clinics, and specialized care facilities. UVA is renowned for its medical research programs, particularly in areas such as cancer research, neuroscience, cardiovascular medicine, and infectious diseases. The School of Medicine consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the United States and conducts groundbreaking biomedical research through its various institutes and centers. UVA's research enterprise spans basic science, translational research, and clinical trials, with significant contributions to medical advancements and healthcare innovation. The university's academic programs in health sciences include medicine, nursing, and public health, training the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical knowledge through cutting-edge research initiatives.