Mathematics Student Grader

Job Summary

Mathematics student graders support faculty teaching by grading homework papers and recording homework scores. Graders will be assigned to a particular course, working with individual instructors; they will meet regularly with faculty to determine a grading rubric. They will use a solution key to correct assignments and report scores to faculty. Grading will take either online via Moodle or via paper assignments or both. Graders will also keep a confidential record of homework scores throughout the semester. Graders will grade assignments promptly on a schedule determined by the faculty. Weekly hours are not to exceed 45 minutes hour per credit hour for each graded course (i.e., 2 hours for grading for a 3-credit course, 3 hours of grading for a 4-credit course).

Cover letter requirements for applying: the cover letter should include a list of courses for which the student intends to grade, including grades earned in those courses and name of endorsing faculty for the course. The cover letter should also include whether the grader would prefer to grade for multiple courses, and the preferred number of hours for grading.

Core Duties

• Grade assignments in accordance with faculty rubric, including proper feedback in accordance with faculty guidelines.
• Complete grading promptly, in accordance with the schedule determined by faculty.
• Maintain a confidential record of scores throughout the semester.
• Maintain regular communication with faculty regarding job duties and attend meetings as scheduled.
• Follow all University of Portland requirements for student employment, including prompt submission on timesheets.
• Other relevant duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• For courses at the 200 level and above, graders must have previously taken and passed with high marks. For 100 level courses, graders must have sufficient mathematical background, as determined by faculty, to grade for that course.
• Demonstrated punctuality and precision in previous mathematics work.
• Faculty endorsement for courses the grader intends to grade. The name of the endorsing faculty member should be included with the application materials.
• Availability to work the required hours per week; 2.25 hours for 3 credit courses and 3 hours for 4 credit courses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstration of exceptional dependability, punctuality, and communication skills
• Demonstration of exceptional mastery of coursework, including attention to detail
• Exceptional clarity of written work
• Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above.