Note-Taker-Accessibility Intake

Dallas College•Richland, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Notetakers are responsible for listening and understanding class lectures and taking notes for a student with a disability. Notetakers are responsible to take clear and concise notes, edit and revise notes, and get them to the students within strict time frames. Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do. Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Requirements

Ability to maintain confidentiality of information exposed to in the course of business regarding students, supervisors or other employees.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students from the full range of diverse populations.
Strong ability to work effectively and collaboratively with administration, faculty, students, staff, and other constituent groups and partners, both within and outside Dallas College community network.
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations regarding student accessibility and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Excellent time management, and organizational and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, complex ideas, and information to a variety of stakeholders/constituents within the Dallas College community network.
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Experience working with ADA Compliance.
Experience working with diverse student and staff populations.
Excellent interpersonal relations skills.
Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Listening and understanding class lectures and taking notes for a student with a disability.
Taking clear and concise notes.
Editing and revising notes.
Delivering notes to students within strict time frames.
Leveraging technology platforms to support students with disabilities.
Undertaking necessary training to utilize equipment.
Instructing students on proper use of equipment.
Utilizing excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with internal/external stakeholders and constituents within the Dallas College community network.
Providing excellent customer service to clients.
Maintaining related department records and/or confidential database for student files.
Providing information to prospective students and parents regarding services provided and disability documentation requirements, as well as responding to public inquiries.
Presenting accessibility and disability information at campus events for students, faculty, and staff.
Completing required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
Performing other duties as assigned.