Working title:

Speech to Text Summation Captioner

Official title:

SR STUDENT SERV SPEC(T26BN) or STUDENT SERVICES SPEC(T26DN) or ASSOC STUDENT SV SPEC(T26FN)

Degree and area of specialization:

A bachelor's degree required.

License/certification:

Current C-Print, Typewell, or other speech-to-text notetaking service certificate of completion is required.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

Typing speed of 60 words per minute or higher with the ability to understand and summarize information while typing.
Awareness and comfort in working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing people including knowledge or desire to learn sign language; working knowledge of disability issues.
Phonetic aptitude for performing speech-to-text transcription services with the goal of a verbatim transcript.
Experience in post secondary environment is not necessary but knowledge of the post-secondary environment is preferred.

Principal duties:

Reporting to the Lead Captioning Coordinator, the incumbent will provide speech-to-text summation service in the educational environment through a computer-aided real-time transcription system.

Essential Job Functions
Provide speech-to-text summation service for registered McBurney clients for classroom instruction (i.e., lecture, discussion and lab) and academically-related requirements beyond the classroom (i.e., group project, internship, student-instructor meeting); provide edited or unedited transcripts as needed.
Provide speech-to-text summation service for the job-related accommodation of deaf and hard of hearing McBurney staff, visitor, and McBurney sponsored events.
Consult and maintain regular contact with campus community, specifically faculty and student, to establish rapport and explain speech-to-text summation services.
Prepare, maintain and research job-specific terminology for optimum transcription and readability including speaker identification, user-friendly formats and effective dictionary building through advance preparation of course materials and consultation with resources including faculty and student.
Stay abreast of technological advancements in speech-to-text summation service practices and computer equipment including computer applications, both hardware and software, through a continuous collection of real time resources (i.e., software options, ideal and compatible computer equipment brands/versions)
Adoption of a consistent, accurate and conflict-free theory and familiarity and sensitivity to the professional standards of the C-Print or Typewell code of ethics delineated by the Speech to Text Service Network, McBurney Center, and university policies.
Promote and respect the practice of civility in the workplace.
Demonstrate a commitment to organizational success.

Potential Job Duties
Participate in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services projects, including committee work and mentoring.
Participate in departmental and division-wide quality improvement efforts.
Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

Pay is commensurate with experience, education, certification and relevant credentials with annual merit increases when approved by legislature, and renewable academic appointments. Work will be offered according to scheduling needs, captioner availability and seniority with potential for becoming a salaried Academic Staff Classroom Speech-to-Text Captioner. Eligibility for full university benefits such as health insurance exists depending on the amount of hours worked.

Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding applicants will be released upon request. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to a diversified and supportive work environment.