Student - Music Grader

Utah-Valley-University; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Utah Valley University in Orem seeks a College Music Course Grader to assist the instructor by evaluating student work across assignments, quizzes, and activities using instructor rubrics. The role requires accurate record-keeping and timely grading within the campus LMS.

The position is open to UVU students, with preferred coursework in music and familiarity with music history and appreciation. Confidentiality and consistent grading practices are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must be a current UVU Student
• Successful completion of college-level coursework in music, music history, music appreciation, popular music, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Grade student assignments, quizzes, worksheets, discussion posts, listening exercises, and other course activities according to instructor-provided rubrics and guidelines.
• Evaluate written assignments for completeness, accuracy, evidence of thoughtful engagement, and understanding of course concepts.
• Record grades accurately in the college's learning management system.
• Provide brief, constructive feedback to students when appropriate.
• Identify assignments or responses that require the instructor's judgment and refer them to the instructor rather than independently making decisions outside established grading guidelines.
• Maintain consistency in grading across students and course sections.
• Assist the instructor in identifying missing assignments, grading discrepancies, or students who may be falling behind.
• Help organize and maintain electronic grading records.
• Communicate regularly with the instructor regarding grading progress, questions, unusual student responses, or concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student grades, academic records, and personal information.

Skills

Music theory knowledge

Assessments & rubrics

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

College-level music coursework

Music major/minor/graduate student

Tools

Canvas

Job description

The College Music Course Grader assists the instructor with the evaluation and administration of student coursework in a college-level music class. The grader helps ensure that assignments are evaluated accurately, consistently, and in a timely manner according to grading criteria established by the instructor.

• Grade student assignments, quizzes, worksheets, discussion posts, listening exercises, and other course activities according to instructor-provided rubrics and guidelines.
• Evaluate written assignments for completeness, accuracy, evidence of thoughtful engagement, and understanding of course concepts.
• Record grades accurately in the college's learning management system.
• Provide brief, constructive feedback to students when appropriate.
• Identify assignments or responses that require the instructor's judgment and refer them to the instructor rather than independently making decisions outside established grading guidelines.
• Maintain consistency in grading across students and course sections.
• Assist the instructor in identifying missing assignments, grading discrepancies, or students who may be falling behind.
• Help organize and maintain electronic grading records.
• Communicate regularly with the instructor regarding grading progress, questions, unusual student responses, or concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student grades, academic records, and personal information.

• Must be a current UVU Student
• Successful completion of college-level coursework in music, music history, music appreciation, popular music, or a related field is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Music major, minor, graduate student, or student with substantial previous coursework in music.
• Previous experience as a teaching assistant, tutor, grader, or music instructor.
• Familiarity with popular music, rock history, music appreciation, or other subject matter covered by the assigned course.
• Ability to recognize when a student's response may be technically different from an expected answer but nevertheless demonstrates an accurate understanding of the material.

• Strong knowledge of basic musical terminology and major musical styles, artists, composers, and historical periods relevant to the course.
• Strong reading and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow detailed grading rubrics and apply standards consistently.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet grading deadlines.
• Comfortable using Canvas.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment when working with student records.