Typewell Transcriber

Weber State University • Ogden, UT

196d • Remote

About The Position

This is an in-person position with occasional remote work available. The office of Disability Services recruits individuals to train as TypeWell transcribers to provide communication access for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The trained transcriber will use software on laptop computers to listen to class lectures and rapidly record the information in complete English sentences. Students simultaneously read and respond to the transcripts. The transcriber may also voice the comments and questions posed by students.

Requirements

• Four years' experience using word processing software
• 60 wpm net typing speed
• Fluency in English
• Successful completion of specialized TypeWell application

Nice To Haves

• Previous customer service experience
• Computer troubleshooting
• Working with individuals with disabilities (especially deaf or hard-of-hearing)
• One year of college/university education

Responsibilities

• Transcribing material from spoken lectures and discussions
• Locating documents
• Rapidly setting up and breaking down computer equipment
• Emailing documents
• Operating peripheral equipment (printers, desktop computers, copiers, etc.)

Benefits

• Paid training in TypeWell
• Paid mentorship during the first year of employment
• Paid refresher course for those who have completed training and mentorship

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services