Review of applications will be on-going through June 30, 2010. Please refer to #3001 in all correspondence regarding this position.
Realtime Captioner
Disability Services for Students
Temporary, intermittent positions will be filled on an on-going basis from this recruitment.
Position
Reporting to the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services and Disability Services for Students, the Realtime Captioner provides communication access realtime translating services (CART) to students such as Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing individuals, and/or other disabled individuals. Facilitates communication by using court reporting methods, a steno machine, realtime technology, software, and a laptop computer. Provides a complete realtime transcription of all spoken words and environmental cues.
Qualifications
Requires formal training in court reporting and steno methods to meet position requirements, graduation from a court reporting school preferred. In addition, typically six to twelve months of experience providing realtime captioning services, preferably in a higher education setting, is necessary to perform at the level required for the translating assignments in the university setting. Additional post-secondary education in a four-year college or university setting may be necessary to fully comprehend and provide accurate translations of the language and vocabulary used in various academic, instructional, and/or administrative situations. Salary range placement is based on the certification of the Realtime Captioner. Qualifications for Salary Range B are two or more years of captioning experience and one of the following certifications: 1. State of California Certified Shorthand Reporter certificate; or 2. Court Reporting Certificate of Completion; or 3. Certified CART Provider through the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) (preferred); or, 4. Possess a comparable industry certification. Must possess a thorough knowledge of court reporting methods and theories, realtime software and technology, realtime captioning computer systems and equipment, and the industry-recognized code of ethics; comprehensive knowledge of the English language and vocabulary used in the assigned translating situations; and general knowledge of Deaf and Hard-of Hearing Culture. Requires the ability to caption at a minimum rate of 180 or more words per minute with a high level of accuracy; proficiently use, maintain, and troubleshoot court reporting steno equipment, realtime software, and computer systems and equipment; develop, maintain, and proficiently use a thorough dictionary that enables accurate and fluid translation; effectively listed for continuity , sense, and detail while translating; proficiently write in realtime in a conflict-free manner using punctuation and sustaining accuracy in fast-paced stressful situations; use advanced editing skills; work effectively with students; and maintain confidentiality. Requires the physical ability to sit and type for up to 6 hours per day.
Qualification Notes
Evidence of degree(s) or certificate(s) required at time of hire.
Salary and Benefits
Starting salary will not exceed $43.45 an hour. This is an hourly intermittent, temporary, non-exempt position. Benefits include vacation, sick, and holiday time earned in relation to hours worked. This position does not provide for credit toward permanent status nor eligibility for benefits.
Application Process
A completed SSU Employment Application form is required for each desired position by the filing deadline. Filing deadlines may be extended to meet the needs of the recruitment. A resume may be submitted in addition to the application. Please be aware that any resume submitted without a completed application will not be considered. For more information on the application process and to download an on-line application, please visit Employee Services. You may also contact Employee Services to have an application mailed to you. Materials submitted with your application will not be returned. Employee Services must receive applications for staff positions by 4:30 p.m. on the filing deadline date, unless otherwise specified. The ADA Coordinator is available to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation in the hiring process.
In addition to meeting fully its obligations of nondiscrimination under federal and state laws, Sonoma State University is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to economic status, ethnic background, political views, or other personal characteristics or beliefs. Sonoma State University is an Equal Opportunity /ADA Employer.