Real-Time Captioner for Higher Ed (On Site)

California State University, Northridge; California (MO); On-site; USD 26,684 - 268,080; Part time

Job summary

California State University, Northridge seeks a Computer-Aided Transcriber (Continuous) to provide real-time transcription in on-site classrooms and campus events. The role requires fast typing, proficiency with transcription software, and strict confidentiality in an academic setting.

Intermittent hours with renewable annual contracts; on-campus Northridge location is required. Applicants should have experience in CA transcription and familiarity with higher education contexts, with competitive

Qualifications

• Knowledge of CA transcription software and word-condensing strategies, including standard spelling and phonetic abbreviations.
• Working knowledge of the equipment used, language and vocabulary in translating situations, and ethics; familiarity with deaf/hard-of-hearing accommodations.
• Ability to use speech-to-text software, type at least 60 WPM, strong grammar/editing, maintain confidentiality, handle stress.

Responsibilities

• Provides real-time communication access services in classrooms and campus events.
• Assists consumers with concurrent participation by voicing questions or comments entered into the system.
• Uses speed typing, automatic speech recognition, text-condensing strategies, and phonetic/spelling abbreviations to produce real-time transcriptions.
• Captures all spoken content while omitting non-meaningful speech such as false starts and repetitions.
• Certifies in the applicable computer-aided transcribing system and demonstrates familiarity with higher-education contexts.
• Has at least three months of experience providing computer-aided transcribing services, preferably in higher education.

Skills

Typing 60 WPM

Speech-to-text software

Confidentiality

Listening skills

Tools

Speech-to-text software

Job description

California State University, Northridge seeks a Computer-Aided Transcriber (Continuous) to provide real-time transcription in on-site classrooms and campus events. The role requires fast typing, proficiency with transcription software, and strict confidentiality in an academic setting.

Intermittent hours with renewable annual contracts; on-campus Northridge location is required. Applicants should have experience in CA transcription and familiarity with higher education contexts, with competitive