Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

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.