Notetaker Accessibility Assistant

  • Administrative
  • Flint
  • $14.00/hr

Entech Staffing Solutions

Position Title: Notetaker/Accessibility Assistant

Location: Flint, MI 48503

Pay: $14.00/hr

Job Type: Part-time, up to 20 hours per week (throughout applicable semester), Temporary/contract

 

Entech Staffing Solutions is seeking a Notetaker/Accessibility Assistant for a local Educational Institution in Flint, MI. This is a part-time contract position working up to 20 hours a week.

About the role:

The Notetaker position will support a student’s learning by providing clear and accurate notes as a record of lectures or classes. Students may have difficulties taking notes for several different reasons, for example sight or hearing impairments, specific learning difficulties or because writing is difficult and painful. Notes are essential tools for learning and revision, therefore the work of a Notetaker provides crucial support.

Responsibilities:

  • To provide the student with an accurate and full account of the information conveyed in lectures or classes where it is necessary to take notes.

  • To ensure notes are clear and comprehensive. This requires fast and accurate typing, legible handwriting, accurate spelling, and the ability to extract all relevant information from lecture material.

  • Read, write, and comprehend through attentive listening.

  • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

  • To maintain regular contact with the student, from the outset of your work, to ensure they are receiving notes in a timely fashion and in a mutually agreed format. Please note that some students may prefer contact by e-mail.

  • To communicate with the Director of Student Success Services & Disability Services on an ongoing basis, in order to monitor support, provide adequate notice if you are unable to attend sessions and ensure notification of any changes to your availability for work or contact details.

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience of taking notes in an educational setting preferred.

  • Evidence of education to degree (or equivalent) level, ideally with experience in the subject required for note taking or similar field.

  • Accurate spelling and grammar skills

  • Ability to provide clear, succinct, and relevant materials for students in their preferred format.

  • Good IT skills and access to a computer (notes often need to be typed up and formatted).

  • Clear and legible handwriting at speed.

  • Ability to work on own initiative, independently and to deadlines.

  • Well organized, punctual, and reliable.

  • Have a positive attitude towards equality and access for people with disabilities.

  • The ability to communicate sensitively and tactfully, both orally and in writing, with individuals at all levels within the College.

  • The ability to work within College guidelines and in line with relevant policies and procedures. This includes a commitment to submit accurate records and time sheets promptly.

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