Student Worker - Transcription Assistant
About The Position
In a student employee capacity, may perform or assist with specialized business or operational functions that contribute to departmental goals and initiatives. The Institute for Oral History's mission is to foster a deepening understanding of the past by collecting, preserving, and sharing the historically significant memories of individuals according to the highest ethical and professional standards; to work with scholars across disciplines to design and execute innovative research projects; to equip community groups in their oral history endeavors; and to mentor students in the interdisciplinary field of oral history. This role primarily serves as a transcriber of oral history interviews, including proofreading and audit-checking. Secondarily, the role assists with a variety of office tasks as needed.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 hours per week.
- Availability between 8 am - 5 pm.
Nice To Haves
- Develop speed and accuracy producing and processing transcripts.
- Strengthen research skills through expanded knowledge of primary sources at the institute.
- Gain knowledge on oral history methodology including how to develop a project.
Responsibilities
- Transcribe audio recordings from oral history projects.
- Audit-check and proofread transcripts.
- Research spellings of names and terms utilizing departmental and online resources.
- Assist with mail, including journal distribution.
- Post flyers around campus for upcoming events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
