The University of North Georgia Hiring for Student Note Taker (Blue Ridge) – Institutional Student Worker at UNG – Blue Ridge Campus Full Time

Job Title: Student Note Taker (Blue Ridge) – Institutional Student Worker
Location: UNG – Blue Ridge Campus
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 260623
About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university’s signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG’s Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Student Disability Services Note Takers on the Blue Ridge Campus. UNG’s Student Disability Services (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

• 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.
• Basic Computer skills (for example: Internet Browsers, Word, and 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.
• Experience attending class and taking notes.
• All requirements must be completed in order to receive priority registration and payment:
  • Must sign a Student Disability Services confidentiality agreement.
  • Within one (1) week of accepting position, complete the note-taker online training and pass a quiz.
• No prior work history required.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of 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. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.