We expect to have undergraduate positions posted for the Fall 2025 semester in Workday the week of May 5, 2025. Go to the Student Employment page for more information and for a direct link to Workday.
*Some information below is outdated and updates to this page will be compete in mid-late April.
Application Process:
The job requisition, job posting, application, and hiring processes are all managed centrally in Workday, which is Cornell's human resource, benefit, and payroll application. This centralized process offers students a streamlined, accessible, and efficient means to access and apply for undergraduate job openings on campus and is a central repository for all jobs on campus.
Jobs are in demand and fill quickly. If you are being considered for a position, you will initially be contacted by e-mail and may be asked to participate in a brief interview. Job offers are made one semester at a time. If you are considered for hire, we will send you an initial job offer via e-mail. After we receive your acceptance, you will be appointed in Workday, which will trigger a formal offer letter from OHR (Office of Human Resources). This letter will arrive in your e-mail. You will be required to acknowledge and accept the OHR letter. When you receive the initial offer, respond as soon as possible to accept (or decline) and make sure to submit your acknowledgement of the letter from OHR.
After your appointment is finalized in Workday, the department will send you a detailed "semester start up notification" which includes additional information on your employment and departmental/position procedures.
Undergraduate graders are sought for several entry-level MATH courses, particularly:
- MATH 1105: Finite for the Life and Social Sciences (fall only)
- MATH 1340: and Politics (spring only)
- MATH 1710: Statistical Theory and Application in the Real World
Graders may also be needed for one or more courses in the engineering calculus sequence (MATH 1910-1920-2930-2940) or for the occasional 3000-/4000-level course, but this is less certain. Go to Undergraduate Course Assistant positions if you are interested in grading Calculus I or Calculus II.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Comprehensive, precise grading of weekly assignments.
- Accurate record keeping.
- Prompt return of assignments to the course instructor.
COMPENSATION:
The undergraduate positions of tutor, course assistant, and grader follow a two-tier pay system. Effective January 1, 2025 the pay rate for Undergraduate Graders is $15.75/hr.
HOW TO APPLY IN WORKDAY:
- Log into Workday or you can access Workday via the Student Employment page.
- Under Menu navigate to "Find Student Employment Opportunities".
- Under View click Find Jobs - Student.
- Select job and apply for the job posting you are interested. Make sure to carefully read the job posting description.
- Upload a copy of your transcript (unofficial is okay) or any other documents. For both positions, please make sure to complete the questionnaire by clicking the link provided within each of the Workday job requisitions.
- Click Next and continue with the Workday application, review, and submit. You will receive a confirmation page. You can review your application at the main page under Menu, Find Student Employment Opportunities, and View My Applications.
Student employees must not work more than 20 hours/week during the academic year.
INFORMATION FOR NEW HIRES:
- If you have never been a Cornell student employee before, you must complete an I-9 Employment Verification Form within 3 days of your first day of employment, which is completed electronically through Workday. A paper version of the form can be found at Employment Eligibility Verification - I-9. Once you are appointed in Workday you will receive an e-mail notification to fill out Section 1 of the electronic I-9 form. You will have 3 business days from your start date to bring original accepted documents to Heather Peterson in 310 Malott Hall to complete the electronic I-9 process. Refer to page 3 of the paper version of the form for a list of accepted documents to verify employment.
- A list of course assignments for Course Assistants/Graders will be provided just prior to the start of the semester with contact information. CA/Graders and instructors will be in contact to discuss expectations and preferred deadlines.
- Graders/CA's will be added to the course in Canvas, which will give you electronic access to the textbook.
More detailed information will be sent to you upon hire.
Paychecks and Time Reporting
These positions are subject to the Non-exempt Bi-weekly Payroll Calendar. As a student employee it is important to enter your time daily for accuracy in Workday and submit your weekly time by 10:00 a.m. every Wednesday. Payroll will issue your paycheck on alternate Thursdays. To avoid lost, stolen, or delayed paychecks, sign up for Direct Deposit. Direct deposit is the most efficient, secure, and direct means to receive your pay. If you do not have direct deposit your paycheck will be sent to the address provided by you through Student Center (Under Contact Information, click the "Home" link to edit your address).
Resourceful links:
Payroll
Student Employment
If you have any questions about student employment in the Math Department, please email Heather Peterson.