Real Time Captioner - Hrly/Int POOL (DSA)

Job Summary

The Real-Time Captioner (may be referred to as CART/Communication Access Realtime Translation Provider) facilitates the communication and integration of deaf and hard-of-hearing, or otherwise disabled students and consumers (including faculty, staff, and university guests) into the classroom, other instructional settings, and the university community. Real-time captioning/CART facilitates communication by converting the spoken word into instant text by using court-reporting methods, a laptop computer and/or a steno machine.

Furthermore, the incumbent provides services that are equitable, inclusive and provide culturally sensitive services that enhance the quality of campus life. This position uses a student centered and equity minded approach in all communication and service efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• The Realtime Captioner/CART provides communication access by conveying verbal instruction into a mode of communication best understood by the deaf, hard-of-hearing and/or otherwise disabled individuals including students, faculty, staff and university guests.

Department

Bob Murphy Access Center

Time Base/Duration of Appointment

Hourly/intermittent on call temporary position. Successful candidates may be appointed for a few days and up to one (1) year depending on the assignment. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Classification

Hourly Interpreter/Real Time Captioner/Computer Aided Transcriber

Compensation

The salary range for this classification is $69.46 to $74.97 per hour.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled captioner who can type a minimum of 200 words per minute and produce accurate real‑time transcripts using Realtime software and related technology. They demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent listening skills, and a solid command of English grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation. With a general knowledge of Deaf Culture, the candidate adapts to a wide range of access needs and remains flexible when course modalities shift between in‑person and remote formats.

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to graduation from a court reporting school and a minimum of six months experience providing real-time captioning services required, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Realtime Captioners/CART must complete a Court Reporting Training Program.