Undergraduate Grader Positions

Available for Fall 2008

Title: Undergraduate Grader
Pay: $7.50+ per hour (FWS not required)
Hours: no less than 5 hours per week; varies by course, enrollment, and number of sections assigned

The Mathematics Department seeks graders for lower-level MATH courses, particularly

• Mathematical Explorations (MATH 1300),
• Math and Politics (MATH 1340),
• The Art of Secret Writing (MATH 1350),
• Linear Algebra (MATH 2310).

Graders may also be needed for Statistics (MATH 1710) or a course in the engineering calculus sequence (MATH 1910-1920-2930-2940), but this is less certain.

(See also the undergraduate course assistant positions if you are interested in grading Calculus I or Calculus II.)

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Comprehensive, precise grading of weekly assignments.
• Accurate record keeping.
• Prompt return of assignments to the course instructor.

Hiring Procedures

Complete the Undergraduate Grader/Course Assistant Application Form and submit to Catherine Stevens (mathgrader@cornell.edu, 316 Malott Hall).

Assignments are made one semester at a time. We cannot guarantee continuous employment, because there are fewer openings in the spring than in the fall.

If you receive an offer (by e-mail), respond as soon as possible to accept (or decline). Jobs are in demand and fill quickly in the early part of the term. When a position opens up, we hire the first qualified applicant we can reach. Therefore, it is imperative that you keep your contact information current and check your email regularly.

Information for New Hires

• Pick up the textbook(s) for your course from Cathy in 316 Malott Hall. All textbooks must be returned at the end of the semester.
• Immediately contact your course instructor to discuss his/her expectations and preferred deadlines.
• If you have never been a Cornell student employee, you must complete a Form I-9 (employment eligibility verification) before you can be payed.
• Report your time using COLTS by noon on the last day of each pay period. (See the Non-exempt Biweekly Payroll Calendar. You will be reminded of the deadline each period via e-mail.)
• If your time is submitted late, your pay will be delayed.
• Paychecks are available on alternate Thursdays in 310 Malott Hall unless you submit a Payroll Direct Deposit Form.

Contact Cathy Stevens (mathgrader@cornell.edu) if you have any questions.

Last modified:March 21, 2008