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Education Administrators, Postsecondary (Educational Services)

Mercor Remote Posted 36 days ago

Education

Any

Type

Pay Rate

$160/task

Posted

36d ago

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About this Role

Mercor is recruiting Education Administrators, Postsecondary who work in Educational Services Sector as independent contractors working on a research project for one of the world’s top AI companies. This project involves using your professional experience to design questions related to your occupation as a Education Administrators, Postsecondary. Applicants must:

Have 4+ years full-time work experience as an Education Administrators, Postsecondary; and

Education Administrators, Postsecondary who work in Educational Services Sector

for one of the world’s top AI companies.

4+ years full-time work experience

Be based in the US, UK, or Canada

fully asynchronous

minimum of 15 hours per week

will last for approximately 3-4 weeks after you begin the project

cannot accept applicants who use chromebook computers

We can meet industry-standard compensation expectations for your current role

cannot currently support H1-B or STEM OPT status candidates

Mercor is recruiting Education Administrators, Postsecondary who work in Educational Services Sector as independent contractors working on a research project for one of the world’s top AI companies. This project involves using your professional experience to design questions related to your occupation as a Education Administrators, Postsecondary. Applicants must: Have 4+ years full-time work experience as an Education Administrators, Postsecondary; and Be based in the US, UK, or Canada Here are more details about the role: We aim to make the hourly compensation rate offered to you competitive based on your professional background and geographic location (please note that the listed hourly compensation scale is for U.S.-based applicants and that that scale will differ depending on where a candidate is geographically based) The work is fully asynchronous and can be done around your schedule This project requires that you be able to commit a minimum of 15 hours per week The work will last for approximately 3-4 weeks after you begin the project Please note you will need access to a desktop or laptop computer for this project and that we cannot accept applicants who use chromebook computers With respect to pay and legal status: We can meet industry-standard compensation expectations for your current role We will pay you out weekly via Stripe Connect based on the number of project work hours that you log You will be classified as an “at-will” contractor to Mercor Please note that we cannot currently support H1-B or STEM OPT status candidates We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

  • Have 4+ years full-time work experience as an Education Administrators, Postsecondary; and
  • Be based in the US, UK, or Canada
  • We aim to make the hourly compensation rate offered to you competitive based on your professional background and geographic location (please note that the listed hourly compensation scale is for U.S.-based applicants and that that scale will differ depending on where a candidate is geographically based)
  • The work is fully asynchronous and can be done around your schedule
  • This project requires that you be able to commit a minimum of 15 hours per week
  • The work will last for approximately 3-4 weeks after you begin the project
  • Please note you will need access to a desktop or laptop computer for this project and that we cannot accept applicants who use chromebook computers
  • We can meet industry-standard compensation expectations for your current role
  • We will pay you out weekly via Stripe Connect based on the number of project work hours that you log
  • You will be classified as an “at-will” contractor to Mercor
  • Please note that we cannot currently support H1-B or STEM OPT status candidates

Requirements

  • Must be eligible to work in Remote
  • Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
  • Reliable high-speed internet connection
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in Humanities

Compensation Analysis

Rare opportunity for top 1% experts. Earn $160/hr contributing to the world's most advanced AI labs. This is one of the few roles where academic precision is valued as highly as commercial output.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this for freelancers or full-time employees?

Both. Mercor tries to match you with clients who want long-term contractors. Unlike other platforms where you log in and grab small tasks, Mercor matches you with one company for a steady role (e.g., 'Python Tutor for 3 months').

I'm not comfortable on camera. Can I still apply?

No. The application requires a video interview with an AI avatar. The AI asks you questions about your resume, and the video is shared with potential clients to prove your communication skills.

Does it cost money to join?

No. You should never pay to join these platforms. Mercor makes money by charging the client a fee on top of your hourly rate.

Is this traditional consulting?

Not exactly. You act as a "Teacher" for advanced AI. Instead of client deliverables, you are given complex scenarios to evaluate. You grade the AI's logic, correct its hallucinations, and provide expert-level reasoning. Your job is to train the model to think like you do.

Why is the pay so high?

This role requires deep, verified expertise. General knowledge isn't enough; the model is specifically being trained on "edge cases"—the rare, difficult, or highly technical nuances that only a senior professional would know.

What is the workload like?

This is cognitive, deep work. Unlike simple data labeling, you might spend 45-60 minutes on a single task, researching citations or verifying complex calculations. Quality is prioritized over speed.

How soon will I start?

Important: Mercor is a talent marketplace, not a task queue. Applying puts you in a pool of candidates. You will only start working when a specific client (like a major AI lab) selects your profile. This matching process can take weeks.