Student Grader

Center for Public Partnerships & Research; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Center for Public Partnerships & Research seeks a Student Grader to support faculty by accurately evaluating History of Rock and Roll homework. You will apply rubrics, provide blog feedback, and ensure fair, timely assessments, while maintaining FERPA confidentiality.

The role requires enrollment in 6+ credit hours at the University of Kansas, with on-site, hourly work during the term. Summer and exceptions for GRA/GTA do not apply.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours during the term.
• Experience grading humanities coursework is preferred.
• Pay is hourly and non-exempt.

Responsibilities

• Grade homework assignments using established 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.

Skills

Grading homework

Rubric application

FERPA compliance

Blog feedback

Education

Graduate student in Music at KU

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

• 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

• 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.

Contact Information to Applicants

Roberta Schwartz

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Advertised Salary Range

$10.50

Anticipated Start Date

Friday September 11, 2026

September 8th, 2026