[Hiring] Course Grader - Economics @University of Texas at Austin

Role Description

OnRamps Course Graders support course management in the OnRamps Economics course through grading of student assessments. They also provide just-in-time assistance with seasonal and urgent projects.

• Maintains accuracy and consistency while grading, as well as when providing feedback, on course assessments in Canvas Learning Management System.
• Tracking engagement and progress of high school assessments.
• Attends calibration meetings with the OnRamps staff, IOR, or Mentor Graders.
• Participates in course prototyping, user testing, continuous improvement, and assists in urgent and seasonal projects.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student at The University of Texas at Austin majoring in Economics or related field.
• Must have successfully completed a microeconomics introductory course.
• Intermediate computer skills: MS Word, Excel, and Equation Editor.
• Experience with Canvas LMS.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Requirements

• Current junior undergraduate student at The University of Texas at Austin majoring in Economics with a minimum 3.5 GPA.
• Interest in and knowledge of local, state, and national dual-enrollment and college-readiness initiatives.
• Expert computer skills: MS Word, Excel, and Equation editor.
• Experience with Smartsheet.

Benefits

• Salary: $12.00 - $14.50 hourly.
• Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.