Communicates with and gathers information from faculty in order
to effectively prepare for classroom sessions for both faculty and
students
Actively researches situations (and potential situations)
involving new, technical, or complex information to gain an
understanding of vocabulary that might be used
Communicates client information, client status, and any
concerns or challenges to supervisor.
Rapidly sets up and breaks down captioning equipment and
regularly relocates equipment to different assignment locations as
needed
Ethically models positive and inclusive employee behavior
Attends and actively participates in ASR department meetings
and activities
Continuously reviews current processes and procedures, and
shares challenges and improvement ideas with supervisor and
team
Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as
assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability and willingness to accept captioning assignments at a
variety of times and locations within the LSC service area, as
needed, which may include evenings and weekends
- Ability to listen to and rapidly understand spoken English, and
the ability to restate rapidly in correctly formed English, the
full meaning of what is heard in classes, meetings, and events
- Excellent knowledge of English grammar, spelling and academic
vocabulary
- Excellent typing skills (65 wpm net)
- Ability to effectively use captioning equipment (TypeWell and
CART)
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication
skills
- Working knowledge of deafness, Deaf culture and the Deaf
community
- Strong memory-recall ability and excellent reading skills
- Ability to understand and adhere to LSC Policy on Students with
Disability Rights, FERPA rules of the release of student
information to faculty, parents, students, and other related
federal, state, and local regulations
- Proficient knowledge of computer use in the workplace is
required, including typing, maintaining an electronic work calendar
in the specified program(s), utilizing internet search engines, as
well as a variety of programs including word processing,
spreadsheets, and databases
- Ability to maintain a professional and friendly attitude and to
quickly develop rapport with a wide variety of people
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including tact
and diplomacy
- Excellent listening and customer service skills
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention
to detail and follow-through
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
- Repetitive motion with finger and hands due to continuous
typing
- Sitting and typing for long periods of time
WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:
- Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a
Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general
office equipment, as well as general captioning equipment/software
(TypeWell and CART)
- Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to
carry out the functions of the position
- Work is generally performed in a climate-controlled office with
minimal exposure to safety hazards. May include indoor and/or
outdoor laboratory environments with exposure to inclement weather,
dust, dirt, etc. May include work in close quarters (e.g.,
simulated or real truck-driving cab) as well as providing remote
services.
- Assignments occur at a variety of times and locations within
the LSC service area
- Includes evenings and weekends assignments
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate degree and at least 3 years of related work
experience, or an equivalent combination of education and
experience
- Successful completion of the TypeWell training program or
appropriate CART qualifications
- Reliable mode of transportation to travel between assignments
within the LSC Service Area
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least one year of captioning experience in a post-secondary
education environment
- Appropriate CART qualifications, such as RPR or CSR
Salary
Hourly Pay Rate is $ 47.01
Benefits Marketing Statement
By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part
of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work
environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver,
participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.
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How to Apply
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY
We will not accept application material received via fax, email,
mail, or hand delivered.
Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the
academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on
your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication
regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).
If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by
phone, or email to schedule an interview.
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Lone Star College provides the federal government with information
from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is
authorized to work in the United States.
More information on the E-Verify program is available at
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Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are
subject to a criminal background check.
