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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.  

 

Diversity Statement

At the University of Washington, diversity is integral to excellence. We value and honor diverse experiences and perspectives, strive to create welcoming and respectful learning environments, and promote access, opportunity and justice for all.

 

Supervision

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

 

Job Hours and Pay for Hourly Student Employee

The assistant will work the following class period:

●       FIN 350 

○      MW at 03:30 PM - 05:20 PM – Location: FNDR 170

  • Schedule will vary depending on when student has exams
     

Pay will be at a rate of $19.97 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)

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

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Prerequisite: ACCTG 225; ECON 201; 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.

• 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.

 

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

 

Desirable

• 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.