Student Accessibility Services - Captioner; Part Time, Temporary , Non-Benefited

Student Accessibility Services - Captioner (Part Time, Temporary Hourly, Non-Benefited)

The Captioner is responsible, under the direction of Student Accessibility Services management, provides post-production captioning services for students with auditory processing disabilities in lecture and lab classes, exams, discussions and related activities, both online and on campus. The captioner accepts responsibility for knowledge of and adherence to the ethics of transcribing and the role of the educational transcriber.

• Provide post-production captioning services for students with auditory processing disabilities in lecture and lab classes, exams, discussions and related activities, both online and on campus.
• Prepare for classes by reading and becoming familiar with technical vocabulary and content.
• Establish and maintain a good working relationship with students, staff and/or off‑site agencies as may be required by the assignment.
• Stay abreast of new developments and techniques in the speech‑to‑text services.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose basic problems with computer equipment. Perform minor maintenance and repair on equipment as necessary.

• Must be able to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing), using the English language, with or without the use of an interpreter.
• Advanced skills in the use of captioning/transcribing software.
• Ability to interact with a diverse set of individuals and groups representing a variety of backgrounds.
• Ability to plan and work successfully with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work with a diverse clientele.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to provide own transportation to and from campuses and/or off‑site locations may be required.

Regular office hours are established between 8 am – 5 pm during the workweek. A flexible work schedule, including nights and weekends, may be necessary due to the nature of the responsibilities. Incumbent must be able to function effectively indoors in an office environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary nature, require the ability to work at a workstation for extended periods, write/read materials and computer screens, use telephonic conversations, and occasionally lift up to 25 lb.

All individuals are required to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Level 1 – Novice

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  Six month’s experience of classroom transcribing and/or captioning at the post‑secondary level.

Level 2

• Education:
  
  Associate’s degree or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  5 years’ experience of classroom transcribing and/or captioning at the post‑secondary level.

Level 3

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  2 years’ experience of classroom transcribing and/or captioning at the post‑secondary level.

All employees are required to successfully complete and pass a background screen, which includes a criminal history check.

The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities or employment.

Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at 541‑383‑7216 or the Vice President for Student Affairs at 541‑383‑7211.

In support of COCC’s EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.