POOL: CEAE Fall Grader-Student Hourly/Work Study

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas is inviting applications for the position of Grader in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE). This hourly role involves grading homework for various CEAE courses based on student enrollment, with a requirement to be a current student in CEAE or a closely related discipline.

Successful applicants will have completed a relevant CEAE course with a grade of at least a B. The position offers a salary of $15.00 per hour and requires enrollment in a minimum of 6 credit hours.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours during the semester.
• Successful completion with a grade of at least a B in relevant CEAE courses.

Responsibilities

• Grading homework and work performed by students in CEAE courses.

Education

Current student in the CEAE department or closely related discipline

Job description

Position Overview

The Department of Civil, Environmental, Architectural Engineering (CEAE) invites candidates to submit application materials for consideration as needs arise for Graders during the FALL, SPRING, AND SUMMER semesters.

Job Description

100% duties include grading homework and other work performed by students in various CEAE courses. The number of hours per week is dependent upon the number of students enrolled in the course.

Required Qualifications

1. Current student in the CEAE department or closely related discipline.
2. Successful completion with a grade of at least a B in the CEAE course or equivalent you wish to grade.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Successful completion at KU with a grade of A in the CEAE course you are assisting with.
2. Be a student in the CEAE department.

Position Requirements

During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre‑enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments do not apply to Student Hourly appointments.

Employment Conditions

Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR. This is an hourly/non‑exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non‑exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.

Application Requirements

To be considered for a Grader position, candidates should submit a complete application including materials. A complete application consists of the online application and a clear indication of which course(s) you qualify for and would like to grade. You must clearly indicate the course(s) in your application materials; failure to do so will disqualify you for a position. Applications will be accepted and positions filled as needed.

When a department faculty has a need for a Grader, they will review the application materials in the position pool. If selected, the faculty will contact the applicant directly.

Important Note

Please include the course number and name (e.g., CE 310 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS) and include the instructor’s name in the first sentence of the cover letter.

Benefits

Salary Range: $15.00 hourly. Anticipated Start Date: Tuesday August 18, 2026.