
Proctor Operations Lead
OpenEd
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Utah • United States
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Salary
💰 $50,000 - $70,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Plan and coordinate staffing needs for virtual testing events, anticipating proctor demand and ensuring adequate coverage
- Proactively identify and address staffing gaps to support scheduled testing sessions
- Develop and manage a proctor scheduling process that aligns proctor availability with testing needs
- Partner with the Assessment Team to align proctor assignments with testing schedules and program requirements
- Lead recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and training of proctors
- Own the proctor onboarding experience, ensuring a smooth, efficient, and positive introduction to OpenEd systems, expectations, and testing protocols
- Ensure proctors are fully trained, certified (as required), and prepared in advance of each assigned testing event
- Coordinate with Human Resources to ensure smooth handoffs and operational processes related to recruiting, onboarding, payroll, and offboarding
- Maintain an accurate, up-to-date Proctor Database, including onboarding status, certifications, availability, performance history, and invoices
- Centralize and manage proctor documentation, including onboarding materials, certification records, contracts, and invoices
- Manage and approve proctor payroll and/or invoices, resolving discrepancies or issues in a timely manner
- Own proctor quality across all testing programs
- Develop, implement, and maintain proctor evaluation, feedback, and performance management tools and processes
- Conduct individual meetings with proctors as needed for training, coaching, check-ins, and performance support
- Address performance issues promptly to maintain high standards of testing integrity and participant experience
- Develop and maintain a positive, engaged, and communicative proctor community
- Provide regular updates and communications to proctors via Slack, email, newsletters, and other channels
- Promote upcoming testing opportunities and work to retain a qualified, engaged, and reliable proctor pool
- Serve as a primary point of contact for proctors, addressing questions, concerns, and operational needs
- Define and maintain ongoing data and reporting related to proctor staffing, utilization, performance, and coverage
- Partner with Assessment Leads to understand current and future proctor needs, including district- or program-specific requirements related to format, qualifications, or certifications
- Champion improvements to processes, tools, and systems to continually improve proctor quality, efficiency, and experience
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in education, operations, or a related field
- Minimum three years experience with people management, scheduling and/or staffing
- Experience managing remote or distributed workforces strongly preferred
- Experience recruiting, onboarding, and managing pools of hourly or contract staff
- Strong organizational and scheduling skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Data-driven mindset with experience defining metrics, building reports, and using data to inform decisions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable engaging one-on-one and with large groups
- Experience working cross-functionally with HR, payroll, and Assessment Team Leads
- Familiarity with virtual or remote testing environments, education operations, or assessment programs is a plus
- Proficiency with collaboration tools (Slack, email), Google Sheets, Google Calendar, databases, and scheduling systems
- Clear written communication and confidence in managing professional relationships
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities and shift timelines during testing seasons
- Available during core business hours for coordination and troubleshooting (especially during testing weeks)
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life insurance
- Hospital indemnity, HSA/FSA
- Disability
- Retirement
- Technology/cell phone stipend
- Paid holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
people managementschedulingstaffingrecruitingonboardingdata analysisreport buildingperformance managementproctor evaluationtesting protocols
Soft skills
organizational skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvingcoachingengagementadaptabilityleadershiptime managementrelationship management