Student Jobs at Middlebury

The Economics department offers three job opportunities: Grader/TA, Exam Proxy, and Research Assistant. Please see below for information on each. 

Please note regarding all positions:
The Student Employment Office requires all student hiring to be processed through Workable. Students may not begin working until the hiring process is completed by Human Resources. With the new processing schedule all students start dates will be on a Monday.

Please visit the Student Employment Office site for information regarding required employment documents and training.

Please direct any questions you have regarding current openings or the position to Amy Holbrook at holbrook@middlebury.edu or 802-443-5327.

Questions relating to using Workable, completing employment forms, and time entry can be directed to HR@middlebury.edu.

Grader/TA Positions

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Announcement: Thank you for your interest. Spring grading positions have been filled. 
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The Economics Department provides graders/TAs for the following ECON course offerings as needed:  0111, 0150, 0155, 0207, 0211, 0212, 0229, 0250, 0255, 0260, 0265, and 0280. 

The economics grader/TA responsibilities may vary from one course to another. In general, graders could be tasked with any of the following responsibilities: grading problem sets, quizzes, review questions, and bonus material; reviewing grades for consistency; calculating scores; recording grades in Excel; alphabetizing papers.

Applicants must be organized, responsible, and dependable individuals, who are able to work with others as well as independently. A willingness to learn is essential, with an enthusiasm for the subject. Confidentiality is required and students will be required to sign a confidentiality statement.

Applicants must have completed the course they are applying to grade for with a grade of B+ or higher and have taken the course on Middlebury’s Vermont campus.

Applicants should apply prior to the beginning of each semester.

Hired students who wish to continue grading from one semester to the next need not reapply. However, they must notify Amy Holbrook of their wish to be considered for the following semester whether for the same or different course(s) and/or instructor(s). Rehires are not guaranteed.

The Economics Department strives to place all qualified applicants; however, it is not always possible.

If you are interested in applying for a position as an ECON grader/TA, please first complete the Grading Application Supplemental information Google form, linked here.

The ECON grader/TA position will be posted on the College’s internal job board, Workable Referrals, prior to the term being hired for. Once the position is posted in Workable, you can type “econ” in the search bar on the top left to search for the position or enter the grading position number, 900463. Once you find the posting, hover your cursor over the title, then click “apply” and complete your application. A cover letter and CV are not required for your application.

ECON Exam Proxy

Please Note:
Due to the nature of this position, applicants may not be enrolled in economics courses or be on track (whether currently declared or not) to major in ECON, IPEC, ESEC, ESEP or any IGS track that requires economics courses.

Essential Functions: Proctor exams with extended time on behalf of instructors in the economics department, report any potential violations as required by the honor code to instructor, maintain confidentiality.

General Responsibilities: Arrange pick up of exam from instructor, economics department academic coordinator, or other designee; arrive to designated exam room prior to start of exam; distribute exam along with any other required materials (calculators, blue books, paper) to students along with any instructions from the instructor; remain in exam room during exam; report any violations as required by the honor code to the instructor; collect exams and return to instructor, economics department academic coordinator, or other designee as arranged.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Reliable; punctual; In good academic standing with no pending academic or other disciplinary measures on record; Respect for confidentiality; ability to work Thursdays 7:30-10:00 PM and flexibility to work other times as required; ability to document and report any signs of violations of the honor code to the instructor.

Experience: Experience with confidentiality helpful but not required. 

The ECON Exam Proxy position will be posted on the College’s internal job board, Workable Referrals, prior to the term being hired for. Once the position is posted in Workable, you can type “econ” in the search bar on the top left to search for the position or enter the grading position number, 901525. Once you find the posting, hover your cursor over the title, then click “apply” and complete your application.
 

Research Assistants

Here you will find a periodically updated listing of openings for paid research assistants with faculty along with instructions for applying. If you are interested in a research opportunity but no research assistant positions are currently available, please check back on this page periodically for new postings. Most research assistant positions are full-time in the summer. Summer positions are typically posted during the month of March. 

There are no positions available currently. All summer 2025 positions have been filled.