Text Transcription Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The College of Southern Nevada appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

• Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
• Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.
• Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.

If you are unable to attach the required documents to your online application or need assistance regarding the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team within Human Resources via email at hr.recruitment@csn.edu or call (702) 651-5800 to be directed to the appropriate Recruiter.

Job Description

This is a part-time position. Applicants are accepted on an ongoing basis to establish an applicant pool. As vacancies occur, they are filled from the pool.

This position transcribes in an approved speech to text format such as CART, TypeWell, Dragon Diction, or computerized note taking for students registered with the Disability Resource Center.This position requires the ability to effectively provide real-time and or conceptualized speech to text for spoken English. Situations can be but are not limed to; credit courses, workforce courses, student and engagement, and/or community functions sponsored by CSN. This position requires a TypeWell license, Licensed CART provider for the State of Nevadaand/or extensive training in Dragon Dictions resulting in effective communication. This position requires the ability to make professional, autonomous decisions in a variety of educational situations. This position is required to follow all institutional policies and procedures. All software licenses and all licenses must be in current standing with the ability to verify.

Speech-to-Text Provider Responsibilities:

• Accurately and effectively caption spoken content in real time.

• Proficiently operate, maintain, and troubleshoot transcription software, computer systems, and related equipment.

• Build and consistently update a robust dictionary to support accurate and fluent transcription.

• Actively listen to ensure continuity, clarity, and detail during transcription.

• Transcribe in real-time or conceptually, based on software capabilities and assignment requirements, using appropriate punctuation and maintaining high accuracy in fast-paced settings.

• Apply advanced editing skills to ensure clarity for consumers while maintaining strict confidentiality.

• Demonstrate comprehensive command of the English language, including grammar, syntax, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.

• Possess working knowledge of subject-specific terminology relevant to assigned events or courses.

• Adhere to an industry-recognized code of ethics and demonstrate general knowledge of Deaf and Hard of Hearing culture.

• Hold formal training and current licensure in an approved speech-to-text software platform.

• Engage in ongoing professional development to meet licensure and accreditation standards.

• Maintain a professional demeanor and uphold all ethical and legal standards related to confidentiality and service delivery.

• Complete all payroll and service documentation accurately and within required timeframes for verification of services.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma.

• TypeWell Transcribers: current license in your name.

• CART Providers: current certification, and registration with the State of Nevada.

Salary Range

• CART $80.00 - $95.00hourly

• TypeWell $42.00 - $52.00 hourly

• Dragon Diction $22.00 - $31.00

• Note Taker $15.00 hourly

It is a pay range depending on type of certification and education level

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent 

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, upload the following documents to your application:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Current Copy of Licensure

• Three Professional References

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59 pm the day prior to the position close date.

For more details on this position, please visit our website: My Career at CSN.

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.  

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.  

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.  

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.  

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.