Typewell Transcriber

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title:

Typewell Transcriber

Requisition Number: H00043P

Position Category:
Hourly/Work Study

Campus

Location:

Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Months per year: 12

Hourly Pay Rate: $15-$19 During training, $25+ Novice Certified, $35+ Certified based on experience

Job Summary/Basic Function:
This is an in-person position with occasional remote work available. The office of Disability Services recruits individuals to train as Type Well transcribers to provide communication access for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The trained transcriber will use software on laptop computers to listen to class lectures and rapidly record the information in complete English sentences. Students simultaneously read and respond to the transcripts.

The transcriber may also voice the comments and questions posed by students. Duties and responsibilities include:

• Transcribing material from spoken lectures and discussions
• Locating documents
• Rapidly setting up and breaking down computer equipment
• Emailing documents
• Operating peripheral equipment (printers, desktop computers, copiers, etc.)

Required Qualifications:

Four years’ experience using word processing software; 60 wpm net typing speed; fluency in English. Successful completion of specialized Type Well application (see Notes to Applicant for details).

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous customer service experience, computer troubleshooting, and working with individuals with disabilities (especially deaf or hard-of-hearing). One year of college/university education.

To apply , complete the online application, attach a resume, the contact information for three references, a cover letter and transcripts. Optionally attach a letter of recommendation and previous certifications. If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work. The screening of applicants will begin immediately.

Due to the Affordable Care Act ( ACA ), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months. Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment. Applicants must also complete the online Type Well application. This application will be provided to candidates after the interview.

For more information, contact Taylor Mousley at Disability Services deaf services. Selected candidates will participate in a paid 2-3 month training program to learn the Type Well software. Disability Services will provide equipment and payment for all training hours. At the successful completion of training, the candidate will begin to work as a transcriber mentee for Disability Services.
** This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time, the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.

Physical Activity of this position:

• Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing.…