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<p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Posting Title:</b></p>Course Grader – College Algebra ( Open to Work Study and Non-Work Study)<p style="text-align:inherit"><b>----</b></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Hiring Department:</b></p>OnRamps<p style="text-align:inherit"><b>----</b></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Position Open To:</b></p>All Applicants<p style="text-align:inherit"><b>----</b></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Weekly Scheduled Hours:</b></p>15<p style="text-align:inherit"><b>----</b></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>FLSA Status:</b></p>Non-Exempt from FLSA<p style="text-align:inherit"><b>----</b></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Earliest Start Date:</b></p>Immediately<p style="text-align:inherit"><b>----</b></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Position Duration:</b></p>Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2026<p style="text-align:inherit"><b>----</b></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Location:</b></p>AUSTIN, TX<p style="text-align:inherit"><b>----</b></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Details:</b></p><div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><h2><b>General Notes</b></h2><p>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.</p><ul><li><p>Wyatte Hooper - Supervisor</p></li><li><p>Up to 10-15 hours weekly. Schedule to be determined with supervisor.</p></li><li><p>Students will be allowed to work remotely from Austin, Texas.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><i><b>Assignments effective August 16, 2026 - December 31, 2026</b></i></p><p><i><b>Several positions open to The University of Texas at Austin undergraduate students only</b></i></p><p></p><h2><b>Purpose</b></h2><p>OnRamps Course Graders support course management in the OnRamps College Algebra course through grading of student assessments. They also provide sustained contributions to ongoing initiatives as well as just-in-time assistance with seasonal and urgent projects.</p><p></p><h2><b>Responsibilities</b></h2><ul><li><p>Maintains accuracy and consistency while grading course assignments and assessments in Canvas Learning Management System.</p></li><li><p>Revises and finalizes modules, activities, assessments, and other course resources in Canvas Learning Management System.</p></li><li><p>Participates in course prototyping, user testing, and continuous improvement.</p></li></ul><p></p><h2><b>Required Qualifications </b></h2><ul><li><p>Current undergraduate student at The University of Texas at Austin majoring in Mathematics or a related field (such as Engineering or Physics).</p></li><li><p>Intermediate computer skills: MS Word, Excel, and Equation Editor. Experience with Canvas LMS.</p></li></ul><p><i>Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.</i></p><p></p><h2><b>Preferred Qualifications </b></h2><ul><li><p>Interest in and knowledge of local, state, and national dual-enrollment and college-readiness initiatives.</p></li><li><p>Expert computer skills: MS Word, Excel, and Equation editor.</p></li><li><p>Experiences with Smartsheet.</p></li></ul><p></p><h2><b>Salary </b></h2><p>$12.00 - $14.50 hourly</p><p></p><h2><b>Working Conditions </b></h2><ul><li><p>May work around standard office conditions.</p></li><li><p>Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.</p></li><li><p>Remote work environment</p></li><li><p>Use of manual dexterity</p></li></ul><p></p><h2><b>Required Materials</b></h2><p><i>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.</i></p><ul><li><p>Resume/CV</p></li><li><p>3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor</p></li><li><p>Letter of interest</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers</b>: 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.</p><p></p><p><b>Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:</b> 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.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p style="text-align:inherit">----</p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Employment Eligibility:</b></p>Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.<p style="text-align:inherit">----</p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Retirement Plan Eligibility:</b></p>Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.<p style="text-align:inherit">----</p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Background Checks:</b></p><p style="text-align:left">A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.</p><p>----</p><p><b>Equal Opportunity Employer:</b></p><p>The University of Texas at Austin, as an <a href="https://hr.utexas.edu/current-employee/compliance/equal-employment-opportunity-eeo-and-affirmative-action-aa" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">equal <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">opportunity/affirmative</span> action employer</a>, 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.</p><p style="text-align:inherit">----</p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Pay Transparency:</b></p><p style="text-align:left">The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"><span>----</span></p><p style="text-align:left"><span><b>Employment Eligibility Verification:</b></span></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original <a href="http://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/I9docs.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">documents</a> to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.</span></p><p><b>----</b></p><p><b>E-Verify:</b></p><p>The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:</p><ul><li><a href="https://hr.utexas.edu/sites/default/files/e-verify-poster.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish)</a> [PDF]</li><li><a href="https://hr.utexas.edu/sites/default/files/RightToWorkPosterEnglish.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Right to Work Poster (English)</a> [PDF]</li><li><a href="https://hr.utexas.edu/sites/default/files/RightToWorkPosterSpanish.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Right to Work Poster (Spanish)</a> [PDF]</li></ul><p><b>----</b></p><p><b><span>Compliance:</span></b></p><p><span>Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in <a href="https://secure4.compliancebridge.com/utexas/public/getdoc.php?file=3-3031" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HOP-3031</a>.</span></p><p></p><p>The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may <a href="https://compliance.utexas.edu/asfsr" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">access the most recent report here</a> or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.</p>

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