Higher Ed Captioning Specialist

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Typing 60 WPM

Deaf consumer relations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Typewell

C-Print

Job description

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.