We are currently looking for Note Takers and Captioners for a variety of academic disciplines. Candidates will be expected to attend in person classes at university/colleges in Birmingham and surrounding regions. These service providers help students overcome barriers in class to succeed!
Responsibilities:
* Type information on a laptop at a university lecture or in informal, smaller classes like tutorial and labs
* Captioning- creating a transcription using Messenger Pigeon, verbatim of what the instructor said.
* Note taking- recording key information from a lecture. Organized to be used as a study aid, key points and major topics are utilized as major headings
Requirements
We are looking for individuals who have
* Completed post secondary education or about to graduate
* Studied and excelled in a variety of subjects. E.g. Math, English, Sciences, Arts, Business, History, Humanities, Social sciences, Business, Natural Sciences, and more!
* Typing speed of 60+ wpm
* Comfortable in an academic environment
* Sensitivity to the needs of people with disabilities.
* Use of own personal laptop
* Strong writing and editing skills
* Ability to analyze and process information quickly
* Able to work independently- being on time, dependable and able to meet deadlines
* Minimum of 2 professional references
* DBS Check
We require a minimum commitment of one academic semester.
Assignments vary depending on the student’s schedules. Assignments typically take place between 8am – 9pm Monday to Saturday.
Benefits
* Everyday learning opportunities
* Flexible schedules
* Work with new technology
* Contribute to equitable access to education