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Job Description

The Disability Resources for Students (DRS) Office seeks an hourly student employee (undergraduate or graduate) to provide direct accommodation services. This includes but is not limited to reading aloud and describing printed materials including graphs and diagrams, formatting PPT Slides for presentations, accessing materials from library databases, and gathering library and research materials. DRS is seeking candidates that are resourceful, reliable, engaged, and professional. Scribes will be subject to a background check when hired.

 

Project Persistence

As part of our commitment to the student experience, Disability Resources for Students and the Division of Student Life will review each student employee’s academic progress via GPA reviews. The intent of these grade checks is to offer our student employees holistic support and connect students to resources and academic support services should the need arise. These reviews will begin after you complete your first quarter of employment. GPA reviews have no impact on your selection for the position or your standing as an employee once you begin employment.  

 

Supervision

This position will report to Carole Ockerman (cares91@uw.edu).

 

Job Hours and Pay for Hourly Student Employee

The Scribe will work the following class period: March 30, 2026 - June 12, 2026. You cannot be the Scribe if you are enrolled in the class or another section of the class.

 

The Scribe will work the following class: 

●       MGMT 430

Course Description: Description: Develops strategic thinking skills for balancing opportunities and risks of business competition to generate superior value for stakeholders. Performs in-depth analyses of industries and competitors, predicts competitive behavior, and explores how firms develop and sustain competitive advantage over time. 

○      M/W at 3:30 PM - 5:20 PM - Location: PCAR 395

  • Schedule will vary depending on when student has exams (+ 2 hours) if applicable
  • Student has access to Scribe outside of class (up to 4 additional hours a week)

Pay will be at a rate of $ 21.30 per hour.

 

Responsibilities

•    Arrive early before pre-scheduled time.

•    Assist student with reading and accessing research materials

•    Write only what the student tells you to write.

•    Read only materials the student tells you to read.

•    Respect the student’s pace of work and needs.

•    Read sections back as necessary.

•    Scribe during Exams when needed

•    Refrain from offering help, tutoring or clarification of research materials

•    Ask student with disability for clarification if unsure what should be written.

•    Ask student to spell unusual words or names.

•    Create tactile graphics for visual displays in lecture. (Training provided if needed)

•    Seek clarification from the Supervisor if unsure what to do at any point.

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Finance major or MGMT 430 listed on transcript 

• Prerequisite: FIN 350; MKTG 301; either HRMOB 300 or MGMT 300 (must be listed on Transcript).

• Computer skills to include working with library databases and PowerPoint slides.

• Communication skills; oral and written.

• Competency in working with a diverse population.

• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.

• Meticulous attention to detail; proven dedication to accuracy in each task performed.

• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment.

 

Desirable

• Prerequisite: either MATH 112, MATH 124, MATH 125, MATH 134, or Q SCI 291; either IND E 315, QMETH 201, Q SCI 381, PSYCH 315, PSYCH 318, STAT 220, STAT 221/SOC 221/CS&SS 221, STAT 311, or STAT 390/MATH 390. (listed on Transcript)

• Experience working with students and or adults with disabilities.

• Experience in and familiarity with higher education.

• Fluency in American Sign Language.

• Pattern of excellent attendance and punctuality in prior positions.  

 

Box 352808 Mary Gates Hall Seattle, WA 98195-2808 206.543.8924 voice 206.616.8379 fax uwdrs@uw.edu