Captionist

University of Houston; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 49.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Houston seeks a captionist to provide captioning services for higher education classes in the classroom, online, and at events. The role requires typing 60 WPM with captioning software and completion of a captioning program (Typewell, C-Print, or similar) or experience as a court reporter.

Responsibilities include assignment prep, deaf consumer relations, proofreading, and formatting transcripts before sending to students and staff.

Formación

• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and basic math; HS diploma or GED.
• Willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
• Willing to accept experience in lieu of education.
• University of Houston System security sensitive; criminal history check.

Responsabilidades

• Provide captioning services for in-class, online, and special events.
• Type 60 WPM using captioning software; complete training in Typewell or C-Print, or be a court reporter.
• Prepare assignments, deaf consumer relations, proof transcripts, and format transcripts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Typing 60 WPM

Deaf consumer relations

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

Typewell

C-Print

Descripción del empleo

Department:Student Accessibility CenterSalary:49,400 - 56,200

Description:

Captionists will act as communication mediums and accommodate the individual communication needs of the students.

• Primary responsibility is to provide captioning services for higher education classes in the classroom, online and for special events.
• Must be able to type 60 WPM using captioning software and have completed a captioning software training program such as Typewell, C-Print, or another similar training program; or be a court reporter.
• Duties include assignment preparation, deaf consumer relations, proofing, editing, and formatting transcripts before sending to student and CSD staff.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MQ: Requires basic knowledge of grammer, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions like percentages, rations, etc as might normally be acquired through attainment of a high school diploma or GED. Requires a minimum of one (1) years of directly related job experience.

• Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
• Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.