Student Note Taker (Dahlonega) - Institutional Student Worker

Inside Higher Ed; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A public university in Dahlonega is seeking a Student Note Taker to assist students with disabilities by providing clear and concise notes for their classes. Applicants must be enrolled in at least six credit hours and maintain a GPA of 3.0. The role requires excellent communication skills and a commitment to confidentiality. This part-time position offers valuable experience in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia.
• Satisfactory Academic Progress indicated by a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Student must be in a course that received the note taker announcement.
• Must sign a Student Disability Services confidentiality agreement.

Responsibilities

• Take clear, concise and legible notes of each class.
• Arrive at class on time and attend all classes.
• Pre-arrange for a substitute note taker for absences.
• Post notes or comments within 24 hours of class.
• Check UNG email daily and respond to SDS communications.
• Communicate effectively with Student Disability Services if a problem arises.
• Give SDS 2 weeks' notice if you cannot continue in the note taking position.

Skills

Organized

Reliable

Responsible

Excellent communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours at the University of North Georgia

Minimum GPA of 3.0

Tools

Word processing

Scanning documents

Email

Job description

Student Note Taker (Dahlonega) - Institutional Student Worker

Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA • Regular/Temporary: Temporary • Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Overview

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Student Disability Services Note Taker on the Dahlonega Campus. SDS Note Taking Service helps qualified students with disabilities locate note takers. Note takers are assigned on a first come, first serve basis and at the discretion of the SDS Note Taker Coordinator. Information about disability, accommodations, and who is registered with SDS is confidential. Note takers are expected to not disclose the identity of the student for whom they take notes, and must sign a confidentiality agreement. Note takers must be enrolled in the class for which they are taking notes, take clear legible notes, and upload those notes to notetaker.ung.edu within 24 hours after each class, in order to provide a qualified student access to class notes. Applicants must also register for the position on notetaker.ung.edu to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Take clear, concise and legible notes of each class, or post comments in cases where class was canceled or no notes were taken.
• Arrive at class on time and attend all classes, except in cases of illness or emergency.
• Pre-arrange for a substitute note taker for days when you will be absent.
• Post notes or comments to: notetaker.ung.edu in a timely manner [within 24 hours of class].
• Check UNG email account daily, and respond to any communication from SDS regarding notes.
• Communicate effectively with Student Disability Services if a problem arises.
• Give SDS 2 weeks' notice if you cannot continue in the note taking position for any reason.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Skilled note taker - Organized, reliable, and responsible
• Able to keep information confidential.
• Excellent communication skills and responsive to emails.
• Basic computer skills (e.g., Internet browsers, Word, scanning documents).

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.
• Satisfactory Academic Progress indicated by a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Student must be in a course that received the email announcement from Student Accessibility Services that a note taker is needed to be eligible for the position.
• All requirements must be completed in order to receive priority registration and payment:
• Must sign a Student Disability Services confidentiality agreement.
• Must successfully complete the online training and quiz.
• No prior work history required.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Other Information

• This position is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position will not travel.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of North Georgia is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. USG values and respects the rights of protected veterans.

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