Test Proctor / Testing Center Administrator — Part-Time (Tempe, AZ)
Starting pay: $17.00 · 25–28 hours/week · Set schedule, no nights, closed Sundays
Innovative Minds has operated professional computer-based testing centers for over 18 years. We're hiring part-time Testing Center Administrators for our Tempe location. This is a customer-facing office position that combines front desk service, administrative responsibilities, computer-based testing, and digital fingerprinting. You’ll work directly with candidates throughout the day while maintaining a professional, organized, and secure testing environment.
Please note before applying: All shifts start at 8:00 AM, and this position requires passing a federal background check. Both are firm requirements of the role.
Why people stay in this role
This is a set schedule with assigned shifts. You'll know your hours in advance, you'll never work a night, and we're closed Sundays. From time to time we may ask if you're available to cover an extra shift when a coworker is out.
Paid training — no prior testing or technical experience needed
Arizona paid sick time - accrues from your first day, available to use after 90 days
Consistent weekly schedule you can plan around
Long-tenured team; many of our proctors have been with us for years
The schedule
All shifts start at 8:00 AM. We run on appointments, so testing candidates are scheduled to arrive at open .
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM–2:00 PM (rotating)
Sunday: Closed
What you'll do
Candidates come to our center to take licensing and certification exams. As a proctor, you'll:
Check candidates in and verify identification
Prepare testing rooms and computer stations
Monitor exam sessions and maintain exam security
Help candidates with basic computer login and setup
Keep accurate testing records and report any incidents or technical issues
Handle opening and closing duties
The testing rooms remain quiet, but the front desk can be fast-paced. You may be helping one candidate, checking in another, answering questions, and monitoring testing activity at the same time.
Digital fingerprinting services
Our Tempe location also provides digital fingerprinting, so this role includes a second responsibility that's unique to this site. You'll be trained to:
Verify identification for fingerprinting appointments
Capture electronic fingerprints using a live-scan system
Handle applicant personal information with strict confidentiality
No prior experience with fingerprinting is required — we provide full training and certification.
What we're looking for
18 or older
Reliable and on time
Comfortable with computers and office technology
Strong attention to detail and good customer-service instincts
Able to work independently and stay attentive in a busy environment
Physical requirements
The essential functions of this position may require:
Frequent standing and walking between the front desk, testing rooms, and workstations
Prolonged periods of viewing computer monitors
Repeated use of hands and fingers to operate a live-scan fingerprint scanner, including guiding and positioning an applicant's hands on the scanner surface
Occasional reaching, bending, and lifting or handling of testing materials and office supplies, generally up to 20 pounds
Clear verbal communication with candidates and applicants in a quiet environment
Sustained attention and alertness throughout the assigned shift
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Innovative Minds is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Compensation: $17.00 per hour