C-Print Captionist

The University of North Georgia; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Georgia in Gainesville seeks a full-time C-Print Captionist to deliver classroom captioning for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Strong typing, spelling, grammar, and organization are essential; training on C-Print will be provided.

Responsibilities include captioning, testing backup, collaborating with IT and DETI, AT training, supervising peer mentor programs, and campus front-desk duties. Employment includes standard campus benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent combo of education and experience.
• Training specific to C-Print Captioning will be provided.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience as a C-Print Captionist, Sign Language Interpreter or Assistive Technology Specialist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide C-Print Captioning for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students in classroom.
• Provide backup for testing and assist test facilitator when absent.
• Collaborate with IT on assistive tech and DETI on video captioning.
• Provide AT training and set up technologies like screen readers.
• Oversee SAS social media and Peer Mentor program, recruit volunteers, train mentors.
• Provide office coverage and other duties as needed.
• Meet with students each semester to review accommodations and procedures.

Skills

Spelling & grammar

Organizational skills

Technology proficiency

Communication skills

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Title: C-Print Captionist

Location: UNG - Gainesville

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 301966

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

This is a full-time C-Print Captioning position. C-Print is a computerized transcription of a live lecture in the classroom used for deaf and hard of hearing students. The C-Print Captionist will have excellent typing skills, spelling and grammar skills, organizational and note-taking skills, and strong technology skills in general. The C-Print Captionist must relate well to individuals with a variety of disabilities, and possess the ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, parents and other professionals. Must have excellent office skills. Training specific to C-Print Captioning will be provided. Experience as a C-Print Captionist and/or as an Assistive Technology Specialist is preferred. This position may require flexible work hours.

Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H-1B visa petitions.

As a public institution, the university¿s ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa-related fees.

If you have any questions regarding the visa policy, please contact Monica Arrendale at [phone].

Responsibilities

• Provide C-Print Captioning for Deaf and/or /Hard of Hearing students in the classroom and provide c-print notes. Engage in professional development, keeping current with new technology.
• Provide backup for testing, fill in for test facilitator in their absence. Fulfill other duties as needed, including providing customer service to faculty, staff, or students on an as needed basis.
• Collaborate with the IT department regarding assistive technology and DETI regarding video captioning.
• Provide Assistive Technology (AT) training for students and set up technology such as screen readers and voice recognition.
• Oversee SAS social media and Peer Mentor program, finding volunteers, providing training, and matching mentors and mentees.
• Provide office coverage and various other duties
• Meet with students each semester to review accommodations and procedures

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Good spelling and grammar skills
• Good organizational and note-taking skills
• Strong technology skills, with aptitude for learning new programs
• Must have good communication skills and relate well to students, parents, faculty, staff & other professionals.
• Ability to understand and communicate in writing college level material
• Ability to effectively multi-task around a sometimes rapidly changing daily agenda

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Training specific to C-Print Captioning will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience as a C-Print Captionist, Sign Language Interpreter and/or as an Assistive Technology Specialist preferred.

Proposed Salary

• The proposed salary is: $19.72-$21.69 hour.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for Three Professional References

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affluent Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position will not travel
• This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Position of Trust