Course Grader - Chemistry (Open to Work Study and Non-Work Study)

Job Posting Title:

Course Grader - Chemistry (Open to Work Study and Non-Work Study)

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Hiring Department:

OnRamps

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

10

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2026

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

Work-Study Job Information

• Dustin Politica - Supervisor

• Up to 10 hours weekly. Schedule to be determined with supervisor.

• Remote in Austin area

• New OnRamps student employee pay is $12.00 hourly. Returning OnRamps student employee pay is $13.00 hourly. Returning 2 years or more OnRamps student employee pay is $14.00 hourly. Professional development completion + Returning 2 years or more OnRamps student employee pay is $14.50

Position effective August 16-December 31, 2026

Several positions open to The University of Texas at Austin Undergraduate students only.

General Notes

OnRamps prepares students and teachers for success in the classroom and beyond. We build partnerships across K12 and higher education to raise the bar on dynamic experiences that advance student success while lowering barriers to access and opportunity.

Purpose

This position supports the OnRamps Chemistry (CH 301 & CH 302) courses. Graders work in close collaboration with the OnRamps Lab Team, Chemistry Team, and mentor graders to assist with timely grading and feedback of student assessments. They may also be required to complete tasks related to the OnRamps Chemistry course content or assets and to provide just-in-time assistance with seasonal and urgent projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accuracy and consistency while grading course assignments and assessments in Canvas Learning Management System.

• Attends calibration meetings and participate in training to align feedback and deepen transferrable skills.

• Assists with seasonal and urgent projects that align to the OnRamps mission

Required Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student at The University of Texas at Austin majoring in Chemistry or related field.

• Must have taken and earned credit for an Introductory Chemistry Lecture course and an Introductory Lab course, such as FRI or CH 204.

• Intermediate computer skills: MS Word, Excel, and Equation Editor Experience with Canvas LMS.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications 

• 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.

Salary

$12.00 - $14.50 hourly

Working Conditions 

• May work around standard office conditions.

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

• Remote work environment

• Use of manual dexterity

Required Materials

Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Candidates who fail to attach all additional materials listed, may not be considered for the position.

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Prof