Exam Proctor at University of Gothenburg (Temporary Position)

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University of Gothenburg meets societal challenges with diverse knowledge. 58,000 students and 6,800 employees make the university a large and inspiring workplace. Strong research and attractive educational programs attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, University of Gothenburg contributes to a better future. The Education Unit is one of ten units within the university's central administration. Approximately 140 people work at the unit. The unit's mission includes providing support to students and prospective students before, during, and after their studies through guidance, admissions, exams, and degree conferral. The Education Unit also provides support and services to departments and faculties in managing educational administration matters. We manage and develop system support for study administration. https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/hitta-organisation/utbildningsenheten Within the unit, we work based on the values of openness, collaboration, professionalism, and clarity to maintain our good working environment with a respectful, inclusive, and pleasant climate among colleagues and system users. The Education Unit is LGBTQI-certified. We are now looking for you to work as an exam proctor! As an exam proctor/assistant, you will be part of the Exam Section, which today consists of administrators and exam proctors who work in the university's shared exam halls. More information about the section can be found here: https://www.gu.se/om-universitetet/hitta-organisation/sektionen-for-tentamen Job Responsibilities As an exam proctor, you are responsible for ensuring that students writing exams in the University of Gothenburg's shared exam halls can do so in a legally secure manner. You ensure that exams can be started and submitted correctly (either digitally or on paper), verify that the student is registered for the respective exam and has valid identification. Your role as an exam proctor also includes working to detect any potentially fraudulent behavior and reporting such cases. As an exam proctor you meet many students, so correct and professional conduct is important. It is natural for you to treat all students respectfully, and at University of Gothenburg we have zero tolerance for all forms of discrimination and demeaning treatment. Qualifications For this position, you must have experience with exam proctor duties at a university or college. As an exam proctor, you must have strong command of Swedish and English, both spoken and written. It is an asset if you are familiar with the examination regulations at University of Gothenburg as well as the Discrimination Act. As an exam proctor you always work in a team, which requires good collaboration skills. In addition, we are looking for someone who is thorough, flexible, and can handle a work environment where the pace can sometimes be high. As a person, you are clear and treat students in a professional manner. You are confident in yourself and can also handle confrontations that may arise in exam situations. You are attentive and must be prepared to intervene at any suspected breach of rules to ensure the quality of the operation. Today, the majority of exams in the exam hall are conducted digitally (approximately 90%), while paper exams make up a smaller portion. Digital exams are conducted in a digital system in which you as an exam proctor also work. A prerequisite is therefore that you are comfortable working in various digital systems and can quickly learn new technology and new programs and integrate them into your work. Within University of Gothenburg, work is primarily conducted in a Windows environment, but many students use Mac computers. During digital exam hall exams, you as an exam proctor are responsible for IT support to students. This means that you need to be able to handle connection to the wireless network, installation and updates of specific programs, and have knowledge of operating systems. IT support also includes helping students manage the system in which digital exams are written. As an exam proctor with us, you cannot be a student at bachelor's or master's level at University of Gothenburg or at another college/university. Employment The employment is a temporary position with placement in the Exam Section at the Education Unit. Start date October 1, 2026, or by agreement and ends December 31, 2027. Your official job title at the university will be Assistant. The employment is part-time with a scope of 50%. Working hours are arranged according to operational needs and are determined as much as possible through dialogue between employer and employee. Monthly salary is provided. The position may be possible to combine with other part-time work. Exams are conducted in principle daily, including weekends and certain evenings. You will therefore work according to a schedule where the number of working hours per week and month will vary according to operational needs. Contact Information for Employment If you have questions about the employment, you are welcome to contact: Johan Telléus, Section Manager for Exams, mailto:[email protected] phone: 031-786 1135 Erika Jönsson, Administrator, mailto:[email protected], phone: 031-786 2366 Trade Unions Trade union representatives at University of Gothenburg can be found here: https://www.gu.se/jobba-hos-oss/sa-blir-du-en-av-oss#kollektivavtal-och-fackliga-foretradare Application You apply for the position through University of Gothenburg's recruitment portal by clicking the "Apply" button. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete in accordance with the announcement and that it is received by the university no later than the final application deadline. Application must be received by: 2026-08-16 The University actively works for a working environment with equal conditions and values the qualities that diversity brings to the operation. The University applies individual salary setting. According to the National Archives' regulations, the university is obliged to retain application documents for two years after the hiring decision. If you as an applicant specifically request your documents back, they will be returned after the two-year period has elapsed; otherwise, they will be discarded. To staffing and recruitment companies and to you who are advertisers: University of Gothenburg uses contracted advertising agencies in connection with staff recruitment. We politely but firmly decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies and sellers of job advertisements.University of Gothenburg meets societal challenges with diverse knowledge. 58,000 students and 6,800 employees make the university a large and inspiring workplace. Strong research and attractive educational programs attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, University of Gothenburg contributes to a better future. The Education Unit is one of ten units within the university's central administration. Approximately 140 people work at the unit. The unit's mission includes providing support to students and prospective students before, during,…

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27. 7. 2026

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