Student Grader

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas is seeking a Student Grader for History of Rock and Roll. This on-site hourly position supports faculty by grading assignments with established rubrics, providing timely, fair feedback, and keeping student records confidential.

To qualify, you must be enrolled as a KU graduate or undergraduate student and meet a minimum credit-hour requirement. Start date: Friday, September 11, 2026. Pay: $10.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a KU student (graduate or undergraduate) and meet credit-hour requirements.
• Experience grading coursework and applying rubrics is preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student records per FERPA.

Responsibilities

• Grade homework using established rubrics and guidelines.
• Review and grade student blog assignments with feedback.
• Maintain accuracy and consistency in grading practices.
• Protect confidentiality of student records per FERPA.

Skills

Attention to detail

Consistency in grading

Timeliness

FERPA compliance

Feedback provision

Education

Graduate student status (Music)

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Grading rubrics

Job description

Position Overview

The Student Grader will support faculty by accurately and efficiently evaluating homework assignments for History of Rock and Roll. Graders must demonstrate strong attention to detail, consistency in applying grading standards, and the ability to provide fair, accurate, and timely assessments of student work.

Job Description

Perform a wide range of duties dependent upon a unit's needs. However, such job responsibilities are not seen as critical to the completion of a graduate level degree. Must meet the enrollment guidelines as defined by the University and may be a undergraduate or graduate student.

Standard hours of 1.00 is used for all positions. STN paygroup

Required Qualifications 100% - Grade and Evaluate Student Coursework

• Grade homework assignments using established grading rubrics and guidelines.
• Review and grade student blog assignments, providing feedback as appropriate.
• Maintain accuracy and consistency in grading practices.
• Protect the confidentiality of student records and academic performance in accordance with FERPA requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Graduate student enrolled at the University of Kansas with a background in music, or graduate-level training and experience in music.

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

(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.

(2) 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.

Contact Information to ApplicantsRoberta Schwartz

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Advertised Salary Range$10.50

Anticipated Start DateFriday September 11, 2026