Cosmetology Examiner/Proctor
January 1, 2025
JOB TITLE: Cosmetology Proctor/Examiner (Part-time)
LOCATION: Washington
**************************** NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE ****************************************
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Proctors are responsible for objective observation of candidates performing a demonstration of skills while the candidates is taking the NIC Cosmetology and related discipline licensing examinations.
Practical Exams to be Administered - The examiners must be able to examine candidates for the exams below:
Positions are part-time.
The exams will typically be administered on Mondays (with the exception of state holidays).
PROCTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Test Event Delivery & Security
• Control test area by maintaining a working knowledge of Prometric policies and practices
• Greet examinees and verify identification
• Monitor candidates as they complete their written exam
• Observe and rate candidates as they complete their practical exam
• Resolve candidate issues or report them to the appropriate supervisor
• Protect security of all computer software in Test Center environment
• Possess technical proficiency to reboot workstations, and reset passwords as necessary
• Report any occurrences which fall outside company guidelines to corporate management
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be considered for an examiner position:
LOCATION: Washington
**************************** NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE ****************************************
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Proctors are responsible for objective observation of candidates performing a demonstration of skills while the candidates is taking the NIC Cosmetology and related discipline licensing examinations.
Practical Exams to be Administered - The examiners must be able to examine candidates for the exams below:
- NIC Barber Styling Practical Exam
- NIC Cosmetology Practical Exam
- NIC Esthetics Practical Exam
- NIC Instructor Practical Exam
- NIC Nail Technology Practical Exam
- NIC Hair Design Practical Exam
Positions are part-time.
The exams will typically be administered on Mondays (with the exception of state holidays).
PROCTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Proctors are always present at each examination site at all times the candidates are present
- Time each section of the exam
- Read, speak, and write English the instructions and verbal instructions with reasonable proficiency.
- Dress in a professional manner
Test Event Delivery & Security
• Control test area by maintaining a working knowledge of Prometric policies and practices
• Greet examinees and verify identification
• Monitor candidates as they complete their written exam
• Observe and rate candidates as they complete their practical exam
• Resolve candidate issues or report them to the appropriate supervisor
• Protect security of all computer software in Test Center environment
• Possess technical proficiency to reboot workstations, and reset passwords as necessary
• Report any occurrences which fall outside company guidelines to corporate management
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be considered for an examiner position:
- Must be 21 years or older.
- Active license in good standing with at least 3 years experience in the industry.
- Cannot be affiliated with schools or teaching in any way for students preparing to take state board examinations.
- Cannot work for a manufacturer or beauty supply.
- Examiners must be certified as required by NIC and maintain certification as a condition of employment. NIC Examiner training will be provided.
- Examiners must dress and handle themselves in a professional manner at all times.
- Examiners cannot visit or be guest speakers at schools.
- Examiners cannot grade any candidates that they know either personally or professionally or have had any contact with.
- Applicants cannot work for a manufacturer, beauty supply, or a school and cannot have any school affiliation for 2 years prior to applying for an Examiner position.