TypeWell Transcribing Specialist

Disability Services is looking for a dependable TypeWell Transcribing Specialist.

This position is responsible for providing communication access for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students in the classroom and various university settings, in compliance with applicable laws, codes, and best practices established by ADA/Section 504.

This position manages processes and is responsible for the oversight of transcribing services.

The primary responsibilities of the position are as follows: * Provide transcriptions of verbal communications in real time using specialized software equipment.

* Listen to class lectures and discussions to record information to be viewed simultaneously by the receiver.

* Voice speakers comments and questions, using TypeWell software.

* Maintain scheduling for transcribing services; ensure that transcribers are scheduled during the student's scheduled class time.

* Process additional requests for transcribing services.

* Ensure that student's appointments are entered into the database system for documentation and data tracking purposes.

* Help troubleshoot issues with equipment, audio, * Assist in the recruitment, retaining, and supervising of TypeWell transcribers, including training and mentoring.

* Assist in coordinating other speech-to-text services, as needed.

* Maintain confidential documentation of service provision and student need, frequent communication with faculty, staff, students, and outside agencies.

Assist with some budgetary processes regarding service provision.

This position must maintain student confidentiality in compliance with FERPA.

* And other office duties as assigned.

This is an in-person position with occasional remote work available.

In collaboration with Disability Services advisors, schedule and provide speech-to-text services in compliance with applicable laws, codes, and best practices established by ADA/Section 504 and the Transcriber Code of Ethics.

Required Qualifications * TypeWell certified.

* Excellent listening and memory skills.

Ability to listen and understand rapidly spoken English and identify essential components or orally presenting information.

* Excellent spelling skills, and proper use of grammar and punctuation.

* Strong typing skills (60+ WPM). * High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications * One year college experience or similar related experience.

* Supervisory experience * 1-2 years experience as a certified transcriber.

Background Check?

Yes Posting Detail Information Job Open Date 05/14/2025 Review Date 05/16/2025 Job Close Date 05/14/2026 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting Notes to Applicant To apply, complete the online application, attach a resume, the contact information for three references, a cover letter and transcripts.

Optionally, attach 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 TypeWell application.

For more information, contact Taylor Mousley at Disability Services . Selected candidates will participate in a paid 2-3 month training program to learn the TypeWell 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.

ADA Essential Job Function ADA Essential Job Function Physical Activity of this position Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles., 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.

Particularly for sustained periods of time., Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward., Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion., Lifting.

Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.

This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles., Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position., Grasping.

Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm., Feeling.

Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips., Expressing or exchanging ideas.

Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly., Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position Sedentary work.

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Sitting most of the time.

Walking and standing o, Light work.

Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.

Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.

None.

The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).