Grading Assistant

Blacksburg, VA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 20 - 22

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Assisting in grading exams essays and short written assignments variable hours likely averaging 5-10 hours per week. Providing clear constructive feedback based on rubrics. Helping maintain grade records and ensuring timely return of coursework. Commitment to respect the Virginia Tech Honor code and uphold academic integrity

Required Qualifications

Completion of a bachelors degree. Strong writing critical-reading and analytical skills. Ability to apply grading rubrics consistently and fairly and ability to meet strict deadlines. Excellent attention to detail and organization skills. Skill with using technology such as Microsoft Word and PDF documents.

Preferred Qualifications

Background or interest in Classics or related fields. Experience using the Canvas course platform.

Pay Band

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Hourly pay rate: $20.00 to $22.00

Hours per week

5-10 hours per week

Review Date

January 15 2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicinecollege Graduate School and Honors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerous Extension officesand research institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC

Job DescriptionAssisting in grading exams essays and short written assignments variable hours likely averaging 5-10 hours per week. Providing clear constructive feedback based on rubrics. Helping maintain grade records and ensuring timely return of coursework. Commitment to respect the Virginia Tech...