Instructional Aide for SI 602 Fall 2026

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 44,083,000 - 57,859,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Michigan is seeking a student assistant to help build a grading pipeline for assignments using machine learning, assist in preparing instructional materials, and help prepare, administer, and grade examinations. This position supports data science education and may involve teaching in instructor absence.

Hybrid or remote work may be possible at the department's discretion. Ideal candidates are undergraduate students in good academic standing or non-UM students with a relevant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in information technology.
• Undergraduate student in good academic standing.
• 1+ years in administrative or program support roles.
• Flexibility to work outside regular hours for events.
• Basic understanding of web accessibility guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Create a grading pipeline for assignments using machine learning to grade participation and summarize progress.
• Assist in the preparation of instructional materials.
• Help to prepare, administer, and grade examinations.
• Teach in case of instructor absence.

Skills

Scripting for automation

Web accessibility basics

Flexible after hours

Willingness to learn tooling

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in information technology

Undergraduate student in good academic standing

Job description

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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. In particular, it should discuss your availability during class time: Tuesday/Thursday 9am-10:30am, ability to write scripts that automate certain grading tasks (or willingness to learn).

Responsibilities*

• Create a grading pipeline for certain assignments using machine learning to grade participation and summarize student experiences/progress.
• Assist in the preparation of instructional materials
• Help to prepare, administer, and grade examinations
• Teach in case of instructor absence

*IAs are not expected to hold regular office hours.

Required Qualifications*

• Undergraduate student in good academic standing with knowledge of the subject matter.OR
• Non-UM Student with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in information technology
• This position is not open to current University of Michigan graduate students.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in information technology
• 1+ years of experience in an administrative or program support role, especially in higher education.
• Flexibility to occasionally work outside regular business hours to support events.
• Basic understanding of web accessibility guidelines.

Course Description

This course builds and strengthens the mathematical foundations required to succeed in applied data science. The course will review fundamental concepts in probability and linear algebra and demonstrate how these concepts are applied to core approaches in data analysis.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

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