Job Description

About the job

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Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey .

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Position: Higher Education Professional
Type: Contract
Compensation: $45–$65/hour

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Role Responsibilities

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- Review and evaluate AI-generated outputs related to academic content, institutional policy, and higher education operations.
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- Create realistic scenarios based on university workflows such as admissions decisions, tenure review, grant administration, curriculum development, and accreditation processes.
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- Annotate, label, and validate data across higher education use cases, including student advising, course planning, and institutional research.
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- Provide structured feedback on AI accuracy in academic writing, pedagogical reasoning, and compliance with education regulations like FERPA and Title IX .
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- Collaborate asynchronously with research teams to refine evaluation frameworks for education-domain AI .
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Qualifications

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Must-Have

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- 3+ years of qualified experience in a higher education institution (e.g., R1 university, liberal arts college, community college system, or equivalent).
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- Background in one or more areas such as faculty roles, academic administration, student affairs, research administration, or accreditation.
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- Strong analytical thinking and ability to translate academic workflows into structured evaluation tasks.
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- Clear written communication and attention to detail.
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Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

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- Upload resume
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- AI interview based on your resume
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- Submit form
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Resources & Support

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- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check:
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- For any help or support, reach out to:
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PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

📌 University Operations Expert - Fully Remote (Sydney)
🏢 Mercor
📍 Sydney