Student Entry Level-Grader - second

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico seeks Student Entry Level-Grader for the Mechanical Engineering Department. Position is on campus in Albuquerque, NM, offering $14.00 hourly pay as a student employment opportunity.

The role involves grading homework, projects, quizzes, assisting with exams, and maintaining gradebooks while providing weekly office hours and answering student questions. A flexible schedule and dependable work ethic are preferred.

Qualifications

• Completed with a grade of B or better in the course the grader will grade.
• Knowledge of principles for assigning grades to mathematical/engineering problems.
• Strong organizational skills and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Grading weekly homework assignments, projects, and quizzes.
• Assisting in grading exams as directed by the instructor.
• Maintaining a gradebook for the course as directed by the instructor.
• Holding weekly office hours as directed by the instructor.
• Answering student questions regarding assignments.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Grading knowledge

Strong organizational skills

Flexible schedule

Dependable

Education

Engineering background

Tools

None

Job description

Working Title: Student Entry Level-Grader - second

Pay: $14.00 Hourly

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: Mechanical Engineering (023A)

Employment Type: Student Employment

Student Type: Student Employment

Status: Non-Exempt

Background Check Required: No

For Best Consideration Date: 9/22/2026

Position Summary

The School of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department
has a great opportunity for dedicated graduate and upper level students with an
engineering background. The Mechanical Engineering Department is
currently seeking graders for the Fall 2025 courses.

Graders work closely with faculty and are responsible for:

• Grading
  weekly homework assignments, projects, and quizzes.
• Assisting
  in grading exams as directed by the instructor.
• Maintaining
  a gradebook for the course as directed by the instructor.
• Holding
  weekly office hours as directed by the instructor.
• Answering
  student questions regarding assignments.
• Other
  job-related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successfully completed with a grade of B or better the course that the grader will be grading for.
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles, methods, and procedures for assigning grades to mathematical and/or engineering problems.
• Strong organizational skills
• Flexible Schedule
• Dependable

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.