Notetaking Lead

Under the Supervision of the Accommodation Specialist the Note taking Lead facilitates note taking 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 note taking. 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 Note taking Lead will review student's request for note takers each semester. Coordinate with ASL Interpreting Specialist regarding any Deaf or Hard of Hearing students who have been approved for note taking accommodations. Schedule note takers each semester according to the student's needs and schedule. Make adjustments as needed. Schedule appointments for note takers in student database system. Document appointments and other related notes in student database tracking system.

Contact faculty to inquire about volunteer or peer note takers. Send faculty verbiage for volunteers. Ensure that student volunteers receive their gift card at the end of the semester. Find substitutes if note takers are unable to attend their assigned class. May fill-in for other note takers as needed, depending on availability. Work with note takers for any training needed to ensure consistency of service.

Send note takers 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 note taking 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 note taking accommodations.

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

This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.

Required Qualifications

High school Diploma

Strong English language skills (spoken and written)

Applicants must be dependable, consistently on time, and be able to work with little supervision

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Preferred Qualifications

Strong organization and communication skills

Some college experience preferred. Completion of English 1010 or equivalent, preferred

Applicants should have a history of taking comprehensive and quality notes for themselves in high school and/or college. Experience taking notes for others is beneficial but not required

Work Study preferred

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 Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Notes to Applicant

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you.

ADA Essential Job Function

ADA Essential Job Function

Physical Activity of this position Maintaining equilibrium to prevent falling. Walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. Amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. , Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.

, Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees., Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Expressing or exchanging ideas.

Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Physical Requirements of this position Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever. Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures;

transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse…