Exam Proctor - 20% Permanent Position

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Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest institutions of higher education with over 41,500 students and approximately 4,600 employees. The university offers a diverse range of high-quality education programs and world-leading research in several scientific fields. It was here that the groundbreaking discovery of the gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 was made, an achievement that was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close by. Our cohesive campus makes it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge, fostering a dynamic and open culture. The societal transformation and major green investments we see in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, this means conducting research about – and within – a society in transformation. It also means delivering education for regions that need to expand rapidly and sustainably. This is simply where the future is being created. Are you interested in learning more? Read more about Umeå University as a workplace. Description University Services is Umeå University's service organization that simplifies daily life on campus for employees, students, and visitors. We do this by providing service and support, managing bookable teaching spaces and meeting rooms, facilities management, package and goods handling, access cards/UmU cards, mail handling, telephony, and exam administration. At Exam Services, exams are administered both on paper and digitally. Digital exam sessions are conducted at Umeå University using a cloud service. Currently, 50% of all exams are administered digitally. For digital exams, the proctor's work involves starting the exam, monitoring and overseeing the ongoing exam, and managing students' digital submissions in the system. As a proctor, you are therefore expected to have very strong computer skills and to regularly use, understand, and have proficiency with both PC and Mac. You need to be comfortable working in different computer systems and be able to quickly learn new technologies and programs and integrate them into your work. At Umeå University, work is primarily conducted in a Windows environment. During digital exam sessions, you as a proctor are also responsible for providing basic IT support to students at startup, mainly assisting with connections to the wireless network and troubleshooting simple issues in the process. Job Duties The proctor position involves, among other things: Primary responsibility for the exam room. Maintain contact with departments as needed and provide support to exam monitors in the room. Manage exams and provide targeted student support as needed Prepare the room before the exam. Color-code exams, brief monitors, and distribute tasks before the exam begins. Receive and check in registered exam participants (students) Provide information in Swedish and English to exam participants in large groups Distribute exams and any permitted materials For paper-based exams: Distribute, monitor, and collect exams - Package, transport, and submit exams For digital exams: Start up the exam, monitor and oversee the ongoing exam, and manage students' digital submissions - Operate various programs and systems required to conduct the exam - Assist students in resetting passwords for Umu-id - Help with connections to the wireless network - Handle basic troubleshooting on both Windows and Mac. Responsible for restoring the room to its original condition. This includes emptying trash cans, wiping down tables, etc. Responsible for ensuring all exams are properly packaged and placed in boxes after the exam concludes. Work with targeted pedagogical support: - Administer exams for students with accommodations during examinations, such as extended writing time, and manage exam administration at the end of the day. The position also includes Saturday responsibility during exam sessions when the office is unstaffed. Independent work will occur. Qualifications Upper secondary education Administrative competence Good ability in both Swedish and English, both spoken and written Good knowledge of computer systems and ability to manage network connections and perform basic computer troubleshooting Ability to collaborate Meritorious Experience working as an exam monitor and/or proctor Personal Qualities Good collaboration skills Responsibility Organized and meticulous Service-oriented Communicative Responsive to the work group's shared mission Stress-resilient Terms As a proctor in a permanent position, you will have a 20% employment contract. A probationary period may apply. You will be scheduled for 20% work during a thirteen-week period with the goal of maintaining 20% per month. You will receive a schedule one month before the relevant period. The schedule is arranged in consultation with the coordinator at Exam Services. It is especially important to be able to work during periods of high demand at Exam Services. For evening and weekend work, compensation for unsociable hours applies. In some cases, you may be contacted with short notice. Your application must be submitted via the university's recruitment system Varbi and must be received by Umeå University by 2026-08-10. In this recruitment process, you apply only with your CV. In the application form, you will answer questions about why you are seeking this position and provide information about your competence and experience as it relates to the advertised position. Umeå University wishes to offer an equal and equitable environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives forms the foundation for learning, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply for this position. To staffing and recruitment firms and to those selling additional job listings: We kindly but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment firms and sellers of additional job postings.Umeå University is one of Sweden's largest institutions of higher education with over 41,500 students and approximately 4,600 employees. The university offers a diverse range of high-quality education programs and world-leading research in several scientific fields. It was here that the groundbreaking discovery of the gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 was made, an achievement that was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. At Umeå University, everything is close by. Our cohesive campus makes it easy to meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge, fostering a dynamic and open culture. The societal…

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20. 7. 2026

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