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Job Description

The Disability Resources for Students (DRS) Office seeks an hourly student employee (undergraduate or graduate) to provide transcription services for student(s) with disabilities. This includes but is not limited to 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.  

 

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:

●    BIOL 496

○   MW at 09:30 AM - 10:50 AM (HCK 218)

○    T at 10:00 AM - 12:50 PM (HCK 443) [Lab]

  • Schedule will vary depending on exams.

Pay will be at a rate of $19.97 per hour.

 

Responsibilities

•    Write only what the student tells you to write.

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

•    Read sections back as necessary.

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

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

•    Ask student to spell unusual words or names.

•    Scribe during Exams when needed

•    Physically locate, retrieve, and use laboratory materials.

•    Practice proper laboratory safety.

•    Physically perform or assist with performance of standard lab bench procedures

•    Assist DRS student with lab tasks.

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

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Prerequisites: Familiarity with Biology courses and Lab work

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

• Experience reading and writing research papers

• 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

• Experience working with students and or adults with disabilities.

•  Knowledge about accessibility in technology

• 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