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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, marking true/false answers, handwriting in-class essays, or using the computer as dictated by the student with a disability. 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: September 30, 2026 - December 18, 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: 

●      INFO 474

Course Description: Techniques and theory for visualizing, analyzing, and supporting interaction with structured data like numbers, text, and relations. Provides practical experience designing and building interactive visualizations for the web. Exposes students to cognitive science, statistics, and perceptual psychology. An empirical approach will be used to design and evaluate visualizations.

Course overlaps with: CSE 412; CSE 442; and STAT 451.

○     M/W at 3:30 PM - 5:20 PM  – Location PCAR 293

○     M at 5:30 PM - 6:20 PM  – Location DEN 112  

  • Schedule will vary depending on when student has exams (+ 30 minutes - 1 hour) if applicable

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.

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

•    Scribe during Exams when needed

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

•    Ask student to spell unusual words or names.

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

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Prerequisite: INFO 340 or CSE 154; CSE 123, CSE 143, or CSE 163; and either QMETH 201, Q SCI 381, STAT 220, STAT 221/CS&SS 221/SOC 221, STAT 290, STAT 311, or STAT 390 (listed on transcript).

• 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

• INFO 474 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