Mid-Atlantic HERC

Position: Micro-Credential Grader-AI Fundamentals for STEM Professionals
Location: Fully remote (U.S.-based applicants only, no visa sponsorships)
Division: Rabb School of Continuing Studies, Brandeis University
Type: Part-Time, 4 months, varying hours, no more than 25 hours per week
Compensation: Hourly $25-$30
Reports to: Assistant Dean of Education and Learning Innovation

Brandeis Universityâ™s Rabb School of Continuing Studies is seeking a detail-oriented STEM professional to serve as a Micro-Credential Grader for the online asynchronous credential, AI Fundamentals for STEM Professionals.

In this fully remote, short-term hourly position, youâ™ll evaluate learner submissions that demonstrate mastery of AI concepts through a real-world STEM challenge and a complete 5-step workflow design. This project-based credential equips professionals with foundational skills in supervised learning, data preprocessing, model selection, and ethical AI deployment. As a grader, youâ™ll apply structured rubrics to assess technical accuracy, conceptual depth, and responsible innovation.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-impact, workforce-aligned credential that bridges STEM expertise with emerging AI capabilities.

What You Will Do:

• Evaluate learner submissions of the AI Workflow Project, which include a real-world STEM challenge, an AI-powered solution, and a complete 5-step workflow design.

• Apply structured rubrics to assess mastery of skills such as supervised learning, data preprocessing, model selection, and interpretability.

• Participate in calibration exercises with fellow graders (if needed) to ensure consistency in evaluating technical artifacts and conceptual reasoning.

• Maintain confidentiality and objectivity throughout the grading process

What You Bring:

• Bachelorâ™s degree required; Masterâ™s degree preferred in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related STEM disciplines.

• Subject-matter expertise in foundational AI concepts, including machine learning, data analysis, and ethical considerations in AI deployment.

• Experience in academic assessment, workforce development, or digital learning preferred.

• Familiarity with learning management systems (Moodle preferred), online credentialing platforms, and collaborative grading workflows.

• Professional, learner-centered approach with a commitment to academic integrity and continuous improvement. Proficient in rubric-based assessment and competency validation, especially for technical and project-based submissions.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain consistency across diverse submissions.

• Excellent written communication skills for delivering constructive, learner-focused feedback.

• Comfortable working in asynchronous learning environments and using digital platforms.

• Adaptability in managing multiple grading tasks within deadlines.

About Brandeis University

As a medium-sized private research university with global reach, we are dedicated to first-rate undergraduate education while making groundbreaking discoveries. Four major academic units with 3,600 undergraduates and 2,050 graduate students comprise the University: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, the International Business School, and the Rabb School of Continuing Studies. In 1985, Brandeis was elected to membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), which represents the 62 leading research universities in the United States and Canada. Brandeis has been ranked among the top 35 national universities by U.S. News & World Report every year since the rankings’ inception. Our 235-acre campus is located in the suburbs of Boston, a global hub for higher education and innovation. Our faculty are leaders in their fields, as passionate about teaching and mentorship as they are about pushing the boundaries of knowledge. Our students are motivated, compassionate, curious and open to exploring new and challenging experiences. Brandeis was founded in 1948 as a nonsectarian university under the sponsorship of th...e American Jewish community to embody its highest ethical and cultural values and to express its gratitude to the United States through the traditional Jewish commitment to education. By being a nonsectarian university that welcomes students, teachers and staff of every nationality, religion and orientation, Brandeis renews the American heritage of cultural diversity, equal access to opportunity and freedom of expression.

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