Weber State University
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title
Requisition Number H01699P
Position Category Hourly/Work Study
Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week 15-20
Months per year 12
Hourly Pay Rate $13.00
Job Summary/Basic Function
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 position may require a note‑taker to travel to other satellite campus locations as needed.
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
Able to travel to other campus locations as needed
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
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you.
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. 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 another location. 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.
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).
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
jobs.weber.edu
KSL
Chronicle of Higher Education
Higher Ed Jobs
Agency Referral
Personal Referral
Internal Job Posting
Advertisement/Publication
Other web advertisement
Other
Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents
Resume
Transcripts
List of References with Contact Info
Optional Documents
Cover Letter
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Position Information
Position Title
Requisition Number H01699P
Position Category Hourly/Work Study
Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week 15-20
Months per year 12
Hourly Pay Rate $13.00
Job Summary/Basic Function
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 position may require a note‑taker to travel to other satellite campus locations as needed.
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
Able to travel to other campus locations as needed
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
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you.
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. 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 another location. 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.
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).
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
jobs.weber.edu
KSL
Chronicle of Higher Education
Higher Ed Jobs
Agency Referral
Personal Referral
Internal Job Posting
Advertisement/Publication
Other web advertisement
Other
Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents
Resume
Transcripts
List of References with Contact Info
Optional Documents
Cover Letter
#J-18808-Ljbffr