PA-Reader/Graders needed in the Information School for Summer 2025

University of Wisconsin-Madison - Student jobs; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking dedicated graduate students to assist in grading and providing feedback for various courses. This role offers a flexible schedule with remote work eligibility, allowing you to contribute to the academic success of fellow students while enhancing your own skills. Join a vibrant community that values diversity and innovation, and play a vital role in shaping the future of information studies. If you're passionate about education and looking for a rewarding opportunity, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have successfully taken the course or have knowledge of the subject.
• Cannot be currently enrolled in the course.

Responsibilities

• Grade students’ discussion board posts, exams, and written assignments.
• Assist in various courses with grading and feedback.

Skills

Excellent written communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

Current graduate student

Job description

Department Overview:

The mission of the Information School (iSchool) is to educate responsible leaders, critical thinkers, and creative innovators in the information professions who are adept in the creation, retrieval, use, and curation of information in all its forms, who are able to provide access to and understanding of information for all those who need or seek it, and who contribute to individual and collective knowledge, productivity, and well-being;

create and disseminate research about past, present, and future information users and uses, the processes and technologies vital for information management and use, and the economies, cultures, and policies that affect information and access to it;

contribute to the development of the faculties of information schools through a doctoral program built on interdisciplinary research and teaching excellence; and provide useful service to information professionals, the people of Wisconsin, and all information users.

Anticipated Start Date:

June 16, 2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

August 10, 2025

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

All Remote

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

Minimum: 0 Maximum:25

Schedule:

To be determined by the supervisor

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

Minimum: $25.83

Number of Positions:

4

Qualifications:

Must be a current graduate student
Must have successfully taken the course or have knowledge of the subject
Cannot be currently enrolled in the course

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Excellent written communication skills
Detailed oriented

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Grade students’ discussion board posts, exams, and written assignments according to rubics provided by the instructor.
The following courses will need one PA-Reader/Grader for the indicated number of hours for each appointment depending on final enrollment.

LIS 351 Introduction to Digital Information (up to 60 hours)
LIS 407 Data Storytelling and Visualization (up to 60 hours)
LIS 440 Navigating the Data Revolution: Concepts of Data & Information Science (up to 60 hours)
LIS 620 Field Project in Library and Information Agencies (up to 130 hours)

Please complete this survey to help the supervisor of each course identify the best candidates: https://forms.gle/TkvEdKNcdCZP8SJH6

To ensure full consideration, please submit application materials by 11:55pm/ct on Sunday, May 18th, 2025.

Physical Demands:

N/A

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/