Mälardalen University is looking for an Exam Supervisor

Mälardalen University (MDU) is Sweden's newest university. With our vision to be a progressive and collaborative university where we together shape a sustainable future, we want to make a real difference.

Do you want to contribute to our development?

Together we contribute to a more sustainable future through knowledge and innovation. We believe that new knowledge and new perspectives are best created and achieved in collaboration with others - colleagues, students, industry, and the public sector both nationally and internationally.

Employment Information

Employment type: Intermittent employment
Scope: As needed - Availability is very important, so we want you to have a situation that allows you to work with us when we need you. During our exam weeks (5 times/year, where we may need you up to 30h/week) it is especially important that you are available, but we also need you continuously throughout the rest of the year (up to 30h/month).
Application deadline: May 15, 2026
Location: Västerås
Academy/unit/section: Department of Educational Support

Job Responsibilities

As an exam supervisor, you play a significant role for the students in the exam room, which is why we are looking for someone who can create a calm and secure examination environment while ensuring that the process is carried out in a legally secure manner.

During a work shift, you are responsible for handling writing materials and ensuring that routines are performed according to MDU's regulations. You maintain a good service level to students and colleagues, and prevent cheating. You supervise up to 40 students alone, as you circulate in the room for 2-5 hours, sometimes in a tiered room with level differences.

The shifts can be intense at times when a lot is happening and decisions need to be made quickly. However, most of the shifts consist of monitoring in the exam room, where it is important to maintain attention and be willing to act if a situation arises. It is a requirement that you as an exam supervisor follow instructions and regulations and apply the provisions that it entails in the examination situation.

As an exam supervisor, you have responsibilities and many independent tasks at the same time. We sometimes work in teams, with up to 160 students, where everyone has their clear role during the workday, making collaboration and communication of utmost importance. We also conduct an increasing number of digital exams, so we expect you to feel comfortable with computers and be able to perform simple troubleshooting, such as finding network connections, uninstalling and installing programs.

Examples of tasks in the room include;

placing students
reading out the room rules (in Swedish and English)
distributing and collecting writing materials
conducting identity checks and dismissing unauthorized students
maintaining order in the room to provide students with the conditions to complete the exam according to the university's regulations and guidelines

Please note that you cannot work as an exam supervisor if you are a student at MDU.

Qualifications

You must be at least 18 years old
Have at least a passing grade at the upper secondary level in Swedish and English
You can communicate well in Swedish and English
Have experience with data management, installation/uninstallation of programs, etc.
You can walk around in an exam room for 5 hours

A test is planned to be conducted, which will demonstrate theoretical knowledge as well as computer skills.

Meritorious

Experience working in a school environment
Experience in administrative work
Experience in instructing others

Personal Abilities

In a comprehensive assessment of suitability, personal abilities are also emphasized. All employees at MDU are expected to collaborate and treat colleagues and students with respect, take responsibility for the operations and their own tasks, and contribute to a good working environment.

The central words for your personality are service-oriented, responsible, and self-driven
You are a trustworthy, positive team player with good collaboration skills
You also need to be proactive and initiative-taking in your actions, while not hesitating to speak up if necessary
You are both attentive and meticulous, and you are also willing to encourage others to follow rules and instructions when needed.
You are efficient in carrying out your tasks

Decisive importance is placed on personal suitability. We value the qualities that a balanced age and gender distribution as well as ethnic and cultural diversity contribute.

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