Notetaking Lead
Position Information
Position Title: Notetaking Lead
Requisition Number: H01699P
Position Category: Hourly/Work Study
Campus Location: Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week: 15-20
Months per year: 12
Alternate work schedule: N/A
Pay Grade: N/A
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.
Required Qualifications
- High school Diploma
- Strong English language skills (spoken and written)
- Dependable, consistently on time, and 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
- Experience taking notes for others is beneficial but not required
- Work Study preferred
Disability Services Encourages Student Workers
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.
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.
Background Check?
No
Posting Detail Information
- Job Open Date: 07/14/2026
- Review Date: 07/16/2026
- Job Close Date: 08/14/2026
- Open Until Filled: Yes
- 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.