Course Grader - Physics (Open to Work Study and Non-Work Study)

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Job Posting Title: Course Grader - Physics (Open to Work Study and Non-Work Study) ---- Hiring Department: OnRamps ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 10 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2026 ---- Location: AUSTIN, TX ---- Job Details:

Work-Study Job Information • Kai Schmidt- Supervisor

• Remote in Austin area

• OnRamps graduate student employee pay is $14.00 hourly. With professional development completion, graduate student employee pay is $14.50 hourly. New OnRamps undergraduate student employee pay is $12.00 hourly. Returning OnRamps undergraduate student employee pay is $13.00 hourly. Returning 2 years or more OnRamps undergraduate student employee pay is $14.00 hourly. Professional development completion + Returning 2 years or more undergraduate student employee pay is $14.50

Position effective August 16-December 31, 2026 Ten positions open to The University of Texas at Austin Undergraduate students only.

General Notes OnRamps prepares students and teachers for success in the classroom and beyond. We build partnerships across K12 and higher education to raise the bar on dynamic experiences that advance student success while lowering barriers to access and opportunity.

Purpose This position supports the OnRamps Physics (PHY302K and PHY102M) courses. The Physics Graders work in close collaboration with the OnRamps Physics Team and mentor graders to deliver timely and thoughtful feedback and scores using Canvas SpeedGrader. They may also be required to complete tasks related to the OnRamps Physics course content or assets and to provide just-in-time assistance with seasonal and urgent projects.

Responsibilities • Maintains accuracy and consistency while grading course assignments and assessments in Canvas Learning Management System.

• Delivers timely and thoughtful feedback to students.

• Attends calibration meetings with the OnRamps Physics course staff, Physics IOR, or Mentor Graders.

• Assists with other OnRamps Physics course tasks as necessary.

Required Qualifications • Earned or pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or in a closely related field.

• Knowledge of and experience with scientific writing.

• Experience providing feedback and critiques based on provided rubrics.

• Experience in Canvas LMS. 

• Ability to meet deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications  • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant experience in physics or closely related field

• Graduate school (M.A., M.S., or Ph.D.) teaching experience in Physics or in a closely related field.

• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Canvas Learning Management System, Smartsheet.

• Contact information for more than one (1) professional or academic reference.

Salary $12.00 - $14.50 hourly

Working Conditions  • May work around standard office conditions.

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

• Remote work environment

• Use of manual dexterity

Required Materials Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Candidates who fail to attach all additional materials listed, may not be considered for the position. • Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

---- Employment Eligibility: Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation. ---- Retirement Plan Eligibility: Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs. ---- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. ---- Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. ---- Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate

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