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    Notetaker Job Description and Person Specification

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    This document describes a notetaker job at the University of Oxford. As a notetaker, you will [1] provide clear and accurate notes from lectures or classes for students who have difficulties taking their own notes. Notes must be provided within 48 hours in an agreed format. You will [2] maintain regular contact with students to ensure they are receiving notes on time and in the proper format. The position requires strong writing, typing, and organizational skills as well as the ability to work flexibly and independently.

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    This document describes a notetaker job at the University of Oxford. As a notetaker, you will [1] provide clear and accurate notes from lectures or classes for students who have difficulties taking their own notes. Notes must be provided within 48 hours in an agreed format. You will [2] maintain regular contact with students to ensure they are receiving notes on time and in the proper format. The position requires strong writing, typing, and organizational skills as well as the ability to work flexibly and independently.

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    This document describes a notetaker job at the University of Oxford. As a notetaker, you will [1] provide clear and accurate notes from lectures or classes for students who have difficulties taking their own notes. Notes must be provided within 48 hours in an agreed format. You will [2] maintain regular contact with students to ensure they are receiving notes on time and in the proper format. The position requires strong writing, typing, and organizational skills as well as the ability to work flexibly and independently.

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    Notetaker Job Description and Person Specification

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    This document describes a notetaker job at the University of Oxford. As a notetaker, you will [1] provide clear and accurate notes from lectures or classes for students who have difficulties taking their own notes. Notes must be provided within 48 hours in an agreed format. You will [2] maintain regular contact with students to ensure they are receiving notes on time and in the proper format. The position requires strong writing, typing, and organizational skills as well as the ability to work flexibly and independently.

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    Notetaker Job Description and Person Specification

    Pay: £15 per hour

    Hours: Various – a range of positions are available, amount of hours


    dependent on student’s needs, but some positions require
    flexibility to support during the day time, evenings and
    weekends, during term time and occasionally vacations.

    Responsible to: Senior Disability Adviser - Disability Advisory Service

    About the role:

    As a Notetaker you will support a student’s learning by providing clear and accurate
    notes as a record of lectures or classes. Students may have difficulties taking notes
    for a number of different reasons, for example sight or hearing impairments, specific
    learning difficulties or because writing is difficult and painful. Notes are essential
    tools for learning and revision, therefore the work of a Notetaker provides crucial
    support.

    Job Description - Main duties and responsibilities

    To provide the student with an accurate and full account of the information conveyed in
    lectures or classes where it is necessary to take notes.

     To ensure notes are clear and comprehensive. This requires fast and accurate
    typing, legible handwriting, accurate spelling and the ability to extract all relevant
    information from lecture material.

     To provide notes to the student within 48 hours, in an agreed format to meet their
    needs. (In many instances this will involve provision of typed notes, but might also
    include alternative formats, such as handwritten/ large print/ on A3 paper/ on
    coloured paper/ delivered by hand to College pigeon hole/ typed-up or scanned and
    sent via email to a College email account).

     To maintain regular contact with the student, from the outset of your work, to ensure
    they are receiving notes in a timely fashion and in a mutually agreed format. Please
    note that some students may favour contact to be by e-mail.

     To complete and return relevant paperwork accurately and promptly.

     To work in a professional, helpful and flexible manner, maintaining confidentiality at


    all times.

     To be mindful of the importance of the role you are engaged in for the student for
    whom you are working.

     To liaise with the Disability Advisory Service on an ongoing basis, in order to


    monitor support, provide adequate notice if you are unable to attend lectures and
    ensure notification of any changes to your availability for work or contact details.

     To engage in training relevant to the role and occasional supervision/ team


    meetings where relevant.

    Person Specification:
    Essential

    1. Evidence of education to degree (or equivalent) level, ideally with experience in the
    subject required for note taking or a similar field.

    2. Accurate spelling and grammar skills

    3. Ability to provide clear, succinct and relevant materials for students in their preferred
    format.

    4. Good IT skills and access to a computer (notes often need to be typed up and
    formatted).

    5. Clear and legible handwriting at speed

    6. Ability to work on own initiative, independently and to deadlines

    7. Well organised, punctual and reliable

    8. Have a positive attitude towards equality and access for people with disabilities.

    9. The ability to communicate sensitively and tactfully, both orally and in writing,
    with individuals at all levels within the University

    Desirable

    1. Previous experience of taking notes in an education evironment.

    2. Experience of studying at a Russell Group university or international equivalent

    Terms and conditions

    The number of hours and days worked by Notetakers are flexible, based on
    student need.

    Successful candidates will be employed on a temporary basis through the


    University’s Temporary Staffing Service (TSS) and will be required to work within
    TSS and University guidelines and in line with relevant policies and procedures at
    all times. This includes a
    commitment to submit accurate records and time sheets promptly

    To apply visit the Student support opportunities web page or email

    [email protected]. We recruit throughout the year.

    Other support roles available include:

     Library Support Assistants - to support students with sourcing,


    copying and scanning materials)

     Practical Support Assistants (General/ Laboratory/ Sighted Guide) -


    this can include a variety of support functions, depending on students’
    needs. Examples include providing practical and mobility support,
    such as helping to manipulate a wheelchair, assisting a student with
    carrying study materials or items of equipment or acting as a sighted
    guide for a visually impaired student.

     Examination Support Workers – including Readers, Scribes,


    Prompters
     Study Assistants (ASD) - to provide assistance to students with
    Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), to support with organisation, social
    interaction, prioritising workload and understanding ambiguous
    terminology or instructions.

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