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Part-Time Scribe & Reader, Disability Services

Job ID

44074

Location

LSC-CyFair

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC

• Student Focused

• Own It

• Foster Belonging

• Cultivate Community

• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-CyFair

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Located in suburban northwest Houston in the heart of the CyFair Community, the college provides a full range of offerings including unique programs in fire science technology, logistics management and sonography. Since opening our award winning campus in 2003, the college has experienced record growth and supports an exciting learning environment that brings together state-of-the-art technology and active, collaborative learning.

Location address is 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The primary purpose of the Part Time Scribe/Reader is to provide Reader/Scribe services at in-class lectures, discussions, and tests, and potentially a variety of other situations. Readers/Scribes support and promote all students' right to communication equity in the classroom.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Takes lecture notes/dictation for students in a classroom setting (may include, but is not limited to, notes from class lecture, video/audio presentations, handouts, and written information presented on the board)

2. Fills-in and writes-out test answers for students at their instruction

3. Takes student work and verbally relay information in a classroom setting

4. Maintains professional boundaries in class and during tests

5. Supports and promotes all faculty and students' rights to communication equity in the classroom and work environment

6. Learns to use and demonstrates adaptive technology to students

7. Converts and edits academic media

8. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule

• Must be punctual and reliable

• Excellent command of the English language

• Active listener and strong ability to take clear and accurate notes at a reasonable speed

• Ability to take clear and accurate dictation

• Ability to verbally relay information for students in a classroom setting

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to maintain professional boundaries in class and during tests

• Comfortable working with special populations

• Ability and commitment to working collaboratively

• High-level of communication and computer skills

• Commitment to quality service to students

• Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with students

• Ability to use various software programs

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to work independently

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment

• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position

• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

• Hours will vary based on student/department needs. May require evening and weekend hours

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $15.60.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

Special Instructions

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If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts.

You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.

How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY

We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.

Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).

If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

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Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.