Part-Time, Scribe & Reader

Lone Star College; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Tax-deferred retirement plan

Work-life balance

Job summary

Lone Star College-Montgomery in Conroe, TX is seeking a Part-Time Scribe/Reader to provide reader/scribe services in lectures, discussions, and tests, promoting students' right to communication equity in the classroom. The role performs note-taking, test writing, relays information, supports faculty and students, and uses adaptive technology and media conversion to support learning.

Hours vary by department needs, including potential evenings and weekends; requires a high school diploma or GED

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to take accurate notes and dictate clearly.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Takes lecture notes/dictation for students in class settings.
• Fills-in and writes-out test answers for students.
• Takes student work and verbally relays information in class.
• Maintains professional boundaries in class and during tests.
• Supports faculty and students' rights to communication equity.
• Learns to use adaptive technology to students.
• Converts and edits academic media.
• Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned.

Skills

Note taking

Dictation

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Adaptive technology

Job description

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission ofLone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position.A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professionalcommunication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect andaccountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" isdesigned to recognize colleges that have been successful increating great workplaces and to further research and understandingof the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impacton organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiplecategories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Montgomery

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transferand career training education to 80,000+ students each semester.LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution bythe Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight WorkforceCenters of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-Montgomery, the premiere student-centerededucational institution in Montgomery County, serves The Woodlandsand Conroe communities. LSC-Montgomery provides a relaxing andconducive learning atmosphere while offering leisure learningopportunities, individual classes, and unique programs such asradiologic technology, physical therapy, and biotechnology.

Location address is 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe, TX77384.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The primary purpose of the Part Time Scribe/Reader is to provideReader/Scribe services at in-class lectures, discussions, andtests, and potentially a variety of other situations.Readers/Scribes support and promote all students' right tocommunication equity in the classroom.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Takes lecture notes/dictation for students in a classroomsetting (may include, but is not limited to, notes from classlecture, video/audio presentations, handouts, and writteninformation presented on the board)
2. Fills-in and writes-out test answers for students at theirinstruction
3. Takes student work and verbally relay information in aclassroom setting
4. Maintains professional boundaries in class and duringtests
5. Supports and promotes all faculty and students' rights tocommunication equity in the classroom and work environment
6. Learns to use and demonstrates adaptive technology tostudents
7. Converts and edits academic media
8. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties asassigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Must be punctual and reliable
• Excellent command of the English language
• Active listener and strong ability to take clear and accuratenotes at a reasonable speed
• Ability to take clear and accurate dictation
• Ability to verbally relay information for students in aclassroom setting
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries in class and duringtests
• Comfortable working with special populations
• Ability and commitment to working collaboratively
• High-level of communication and computer skills
• Commitment to quality service to students
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when working withstudents
• Ability to use various software programs
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communicationskills
• Ability to work independently

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably todo the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending;carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; ordriving an automobile. No special physical demands are required toperform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in aMicrosoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other generaloffice equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed tocarry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimalexposure to safety hazards
• Hours will vary based on student/department needs. May requireevening and weekend hours

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $15.60

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a partof an organization that offers a supportive, collegial workenvironment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver,participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under whichLone Star College provides the federal government with informationfrom each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee isauthorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E-Verify program is available atwww.dhs.gov/E-Verify .

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions aresubject to a criminal background check.