About the Role
The Geoscience Course Grader supports the OnRamps Geoscience Earth, Wind, and Fire course (GEO 302E). This role assists with timely and accurate grading of student assessments, provides feedback, and collaborates with the Geoscience Course Manager and grader mentor. The employee also handles urgent projects aligned with the OnRamps mission.
Responsibilities
- Maintains accuracy and consistency while grading course assignments and assessments in Canvas Learning Management System.
- Provides feedback on course assignments and assessments in Canvas Learning Management System.
- Attends calibration meetings and participates in training to align feedback and deepen transferrable skills.
- Assists with seasonal and urgent projects that align to the OnRamps mission.
Requirements
- Current undergraduate or graduate student at The University of Texas at Austin majoring in Geoscience or closely related major with at least 2 semesters of Geoscience courses.
- Intermediate computer skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Experience with Canvas LMS.
- Recommendation from at least one professional or academic reference
- Punctual, reliable, responsible, Self-motivated
Skills
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- Canvas LMS
- Learning Catalytics
- MS Outlook
- Smartsheet
Location
- AUSTIN, TX
Work Type
- Remote
- 10 hours weekly
Experience Level
- Intermediate computer skills
- Expert computer skills
Education Level
- Undergraduate student
- Graduate student
Salary/Compensations
- $12.00 - $14.50 hourly
Benefits
- May choose to enroll in UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.
About the Company
- OnRamps prepares students and teachers for success in the classroom and beyond.
- Builds partnerships across K12 and higher education to raise the bar on dynamic experiences that advance student success while lowering barriers to access and opportunity.
Equal Opportunity
- The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.
- The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
