Transcriber

Delta Alpha Pi-Gamma Omicron Chapter; Indiana; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Delta Alpha Pi-Gamma Omicron Chapter seeks an on‑campus transcriptionist to provide real‑time speech‑to‑text services in classrooms. Training consists of 36–60 hours online, paid by Student Disability Services, after which you work with an experienced transcriber to build confidence and accuracy.

The role emphasizes accurate typing (60 wpm), excellent English, and focused listening, with sessions in classrooms, meetings and events as needed.

Qualifications

• Good listening and memory skills.
• Excellent English skills.
• Typing speed of at least 60 words per minute, with no errors.
• No history of pain in the arms or wrist that might suggest a repetitive motion disorder.

Responsibilities

• Complete Basic Skills Course online, paid by Student Disability Services.
• Work with an experienced transcriber to gain experience.
• Provide meaning‑for‑meaning transcription in classrooms, lectures, meetings and events; text is streamed to the reader.

Skills

Listening skills

Memory

English proficiency

60 wpm typing

Health for repetitive motion

Job description

Description

This is an hourly position on an as‑needed basis. The position provides speech‑to‑text services in classrooms to ensure equal access to programs and activities. 36-60 hours of training, paid for by Student Disability Services, is required for this position.

Responsibilities

Transcribers complete a Basic Skills Course that is online and paid for by Student Disability Services. Once trained, newly trained transcribers are paired with an experienced transcriber who will support them in gaining experience and comfort working as a transcriber. Transcribers provide meaning‑for‑meaning services in classrooms, lectures on campus, professor/student meetings, conferences, special events, and other places where dialog might occur. As they transcribe, the text is streamed wirelessly to the reader so they can see the information and participate in the discussion.

Required Skills

• Good listening and memory skills.
• Excellent English skills.
• Typing speed of at least 60 words per minute, with no errors, and
• No history of pain in the arms or wrist that might suggest a repetitive motion disorder.

EEO Statement

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