Weber State University Ogden , UT 84201
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Under the Supervision of the Accommodation Specialist the Notetaking Lead facilitates notetaking accommodations for students with disabilities in the Disability Services department. The Lead Notetaker will also be assigned to a class as needed, to take notes for students with accommodations for notetaking.
This includes taking detailed, clear, and accurate lecture notes and other information presented via in-person or virtual academic settings. Ensure notes are adequate in content, identifying key points and relevant information.
The Notetaking Lead will review student's request for notetakers each semester. Coordinate with ASL Interpreting Specialist regarding any Deaf or Hard of Hearing students who have been approved for notetaking accommodations.
Schedule notetakers each semester according to the student's needs and schedule. Make adjustments as needed. Schedule appointments for notetakers in student database system.
Document appointments and other related notes in student database tracking system. Contact faculty to inquire about volunteer or peer notetakers. Send faculty verbiage for volunteers.
Ensure that student volunteers receive their gift card at the end of the semester. Find substitutes if notetakers are unable to attend their assigned class. May fill-in for other notetakers as needed, depending on availability.
Work with notetakers for any training needed to ensure consistency of service. Send notetakers follow-up emails every other week, or as often as determined, to see how things are going - assisting with questions or concerns. Follow-up with students who are receiving notetaking accommodations every other week, or as often as determined, assist with questions or concerns. Communicate with Accommodation Specialist to discuss/address any questions and/or concerns regarding notetaking accommodations.
Disability Services encourages student workers to pursue their education and is flexible with school schedules.
This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.
Required Qualifications
High school Diploma
Strong English language skills (spoken and written)
Applicants must be dependable, consistently on time, and be able to work with little supervision
Preferred Qualifications
Strong organization and communication skills
Some college experience preferred. Completion of English 1010 or equivalent, preferred
Applicants should have a history of taking comprehensive and quality notes for themselves in high school and/or college. Experience taking notes for others is beneficial but not required
Work Study preferred
Background Check? No
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date 05/16/2024 Review Date 05/18/2024 Job Close Date 05/16/2025 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/22731 Notes to Applicant
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you.
ADA Essential Job Function
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position Maintaining equilibrium to prevent falling. Walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
Amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. , Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. , Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees., Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Expressing or exchanging ideas.
Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Physical Requirements of this position Sedentary work.
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
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