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Part-Time Exam Assistant SDR Exam Center

🇺🇸 University Park, Pennsylvania 🕑 Part-Time 💰 $14 per Hour 💻 Sales 🗓️ September 11th, 2026
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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Part-Time Exam Assistant for the Student Disability Resources (SDR) Exam Center. This role involves administering in-person exams, maintaining test environment integrity, observing exam conditions carefully, and respecting confidentiality related to students receiving accommodations. The position requires comfort with in-person proctoring and flexible work hours up to 24 hours weekly.

Highlights
  • Administer exams in person between 8:00 am and 10:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
  • Ensure the integrity of the testing environment and confidentiality of students and SDR department information.
  • Work a maximum of 24 hours per week on a per diem basis at $14 per hour.
  • Must be comfortable with in-person proctoring only; no remote proctoring allowed.
  • Required background clearances include PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check, and National Sex Offender Registry Clearance; additional clearances may be required if resided outside Pennsylvania in the past five years.
  • Part-time employment type with flexible daily hours.
  • Employment under Penn State University's Student Disability Resources department.
  • Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Applicants must follow Penn State’s internal application process if currently employed or a student; external applicants apply through the specified external process.
  • Exams are strictly held in person; remote and hybrid work options are not guaranteed.

Part-Time Exam Assistant SDR Exam Center Full Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

 

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Student Disability Resources (SDR) is hiring part-time exam assistants.  Hours will vary daily, between 8:00 am - 10:00 pm (Monday - Friday).  The hourly rate is $14 - Per Diem—maximum 24 hours per week.
 
Exams will be held in person.  Responsibilities include administering exams,
being alert and observant during exams, respecting the confidentiality of the SDR department and students receiving accommodations, and maintaining the integrity of the testing environment. Must be comfortable with in-person (only) proctoring.

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check, and the National Sex Offender Registry Clearance (NSOR). Additional clearances may be necessary if you resided outside of Pennsylvania in the past five years.

 

 

 

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

 

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

 

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.

 

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