Note taker

Job title: Note taker
Posted on: August 26, 2025
Job Description:

We are currently looking for Note Takers for a variety of academic disciplines. Candidates will be expected to attend in person classes at university/colleges within the Durham. These service providers help students overcome barriers in class to succeed!
Responsibilities:
Type information on a laptop at a university lecture or in informal, smaller classes like tutorial and labs
Note taking- recording key information from a lecture. Organized to be used as a study aid, key points and major topics are utilized as major headings

We are looking for individuals who have
Completed post secondary education or about to graduate
Studied and excelled in a variety of subjects. E.g. Math, English, Sciences, Arts, Business, History, Humanities, Social sciences, Business, Natural Sciences, and more!
Typing speed of 60+wpm
Comfortable in an academic environment
Sensitivity to the needs of people with disabilities.
Use of own personal laptop
Strong writing and editing skills
Ability to analyze and process information quickly
Able to work independently- being on time, dependable and able to meet deadlines

Minimum of 2 professional references
Police Clearance Certificate

We require a minimum commitment of one academic semester.
Assignments vary depending on the student’s schedules. Assignments typically take place between 8am – 9pm Monday to Saturday.

Employment Type: Part-time
Field of Work: Counselling/Education
Required skills:

Strong typing skills. Good at summarizing lecture content and material. Clear and concise written notes.

Durham College Community Employment Services

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