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Major Duties

Under general supervision, the Computer-Aided Transcriber uses a laptop computer and a computer-aided speech-to-print transcription system to provide communication access services to consumers such as Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing individuals, or persons with disabilities including students, faculty, staff, and university guests. The incumbent creates meaning-for-meaning real-time transcriptions of spoken English, which is simultaneously displayed on a screen visible to the consumer, in such settings as the classroom, student-teacher conferences, and/or other academic, instructional, or administrative situations.

• Provides real-time communication access services in the classrooms and campus events.
• Assists consumers with concurrent participation in the communication process by voicing questions or comments that the consumer has entered into the system.
• Uses a combination of speed typing, automatic speech recognition, text condensing strategies, and phonetic and/or spelling abbreviations to produce real-time transcriptions.
• Captures all spoken content but omits such things as false starts, repetitions, and other non-meaningful speech.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Certification in the applicable computer-aided transcribing system is required. Familiarity with academic higher education is also required.
• Three months of experience providing computer-aided transcribing services, preferably in a higher education setting.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of specialized computer-aided speech-to-text software and word-condensing strategies. Thorough knowledge of standard spelling and/or phonetic abbreviations, text condensing strategies, and automatic speech recognition involved in creating meaning-for-meaning translations.
• Working knowledge of the computer equipment used, language and vocabulary used in assigned translating situations, and the industry's code of ethics; and familiarity with deaf and hard-of-hearing accommodation needs.
• Ability and specialized skills to: proficiently use specific speech-to-text software and word condensing strategies to ensure the accuracy of transcriptions; speed type at a minimum rate of 60 words per minute; demonstrate proficient English grammar and editing skills; maintain confidentiality; and work in stressful situations requiring constant attentiveness.
• Must possess strong listening skills, phonetic aptitude, and language skills to ensure transcription of the full meaning intended by the speaker(s).  Must be able to understand and provide accurate transcriptions of the language and vocabulary used in the various academic, instructional, and/or administrative situations; and maintain confidentiality.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• Classification: Hourly Interpreter/Realtime Captioner/ Computer-Aided Transcriber / 7193 / 0
• The anticipated HIRING RATE is $ 42.47per hour. The salary range for this classification is: $19.37 - $194.60 per hour.
• HOURS: Intermittent; hours and schedule vary.
• Temporary, renewable appointment; annual contract from July through June, subject to annual renewal based on organizational needs.
• The individual hired for this role will physically work on-campus in Northridge. This is not a telecommute position. 

General Information

• Applications are currently being accepted to establish a Computer-Aided Transcriber POOL. Applications for these on-call positions will be accepted on a continuing basis through June 30, 2027 or until an adequate amount of applications have been received.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
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Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at 818-677-2101.

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