Grader - Student Hourly
Position Overview
The person in this position will assist with the grading in Mechanical Engineering courses.
Courses available for grading positions include but are not limited to:
Courses available for grading positions include but are not limited to:
- ME101: Dr. Friis
- ME211: Dr. Maletsky
- ME306: Dr. Carter
- ME321: Dr. Deng
Job Description
90% Grading.
10% Meeting with the course instructors.
10% Meeting with the course instructors.
Required Qualifications
- Must be a current undergraduate or graduate Mechanical Engineering student at KU.
- Must have completed the course for which you are applying and received an A or B in the course OR earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent in a closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- The student is in good academic standing.
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
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) 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.
(2) 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.
Additional Candidate Instructions
In addition to the online application, please include a cover letter that includes a schedule of availability to attend the in-person requirement for classes.
Contact Information to Applicants
Kaitlyn Burton:
kaitlyn.burton@ku.edu
kaitlyn.burton@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
$15.00 - $17.00 Hourly
Anticipated Start Date
Monday August 24, 2026