"Temporary Micro-Credential Grader – Industry-Focused Prompt Engineering for ROI-Driven Results"

Posted: 29-Oct-25

Location: Waltham, Massachusetts

Internal Number: R0012425

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 University’s Rabb School of Continuing Studies is seeking a detail-oriented professional with expertise in applied AI to serve as a Micro-Credential Grader for the online asynchronous credential, Industry-Focused Prompt Engineering for ROI-Driven Results.

In this fully remote, short-term hourly position, you’ll evaluate learner submissions that demonstrate practical mastery in designing, testing, and refining prompts for large language models (LLMs) to support measurable organizational objectives. This credential equips professionals with the ability to align prompt strategies with business goals, evaluate platform performance, and quantify the ROI impact of AI-driven solutions. As a grader, you’ll apply structured rubrics to assess strategic thinking, prompt engineering fluency, and outcome-based reasoning.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge, workforce-aligned credential that bridges AI innovation with business impact.

What You Will Do

• Evaluate learner submissions that include prompt design portfolios, platform performance analyses, and ROI impact assessments tied to real-world business use cases.
• Apply structured rubrics to assess mastery of skills such as LLM prompt iteration, use-case alignment, performance benchmarking, and ROI quantification.
• Review learner reflections on prompt strategy effectiveness, ethical considerations, and organizational integration.
• Participate in calibration exercises with fellow graders (if needed) to ensure consistency in evaluating strategic, technical, and business-oriented artifacts.
• Maintain confidentiality and objectivity throughout the grading process.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics, or related disciplines.
• Subject-matter expertise in prompt engineering, LLM capabilities, and AI deployment for business outcomes.
• 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 strategic and project-based submissions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain consistency across diverse learner artifacts.
• 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 the 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.