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West Virginia University · 20 hours ago

(Hybrid) ASL Interpreter/Transcriber - Office of Accessibility Services

Morgantown, WV

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Mediates and facilitates communication between people in the WVU community through the effective, accurate, and impartial use of manual language. Settings in which these job-related activities occur include: Classroom setting, Video remote setting, Meetings, lectures, programs, ceremonies, and other WVU-related events, as assigned

Prepares for assignment content, subject matter, and vocabulary to provide accurate and effective services as a level appropriate to the University setting

Provides real-time captioning services for people in the WVU community who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing, using computer software to record, edit, store, and provide meaning-for-meaning transcripts in a text-based format. Settings in which these job-related activities occur include: Classroom setting, Video remote setting, Meetings, lectures, programs, ceremonies, and other WVU-related events, as assigned, Post-production captioning of classroom media and custom media requests, as assigned

Prepares for assignment content, subject matter, and vocabulary to provide accurate and effective services as a level appropriate to the University setting; performs program application operations (e.g. entering specialized vocabulary into software)

Edits transcripts for accuracy of grammar, punctuation, and clarity of expression; uploads edited transcripts to student accommodation management software for viewing by students

Works with students and faculty to answer questions, discuss services, troubleshoot routine operational problems as they arise, and facilitate student access to various WVU programs; attends scheduled meetings, as assigned

Maintains professional records (such as calendars and time keeping records)

Seeks out continuing education opportunities, and attends relevant trainings and workshops, to maintain or improve interpreting and/or captioning skill level, to stay up to date on legislation regarding access for people who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing, to increase cultural knowledge of deafness, to keep abreast of relevant technologies, and to maintain professional qualifications

Completes special projects or other duties as assigned by the Coordinator of Auxiliary Aids and the Director of Disability Services

Qualification

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ASL interpretingReal-time captioningTyping 60 wpmInterpreter Training ProgramCultural awareness of deafnessMicrosoft OfficeECampus/BlackboardGrammar skillsEthics adherence

Required

Associate's degree.

A minimum of two (2) years interpreting experience, preferably in the post-secondary education arena.

All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Must be able to accurately type a minimum of 60 words per minute net (unaided) with a maximum of two errors.

Excellent listening, reading, and language compression skills.

Strong communication and grammar skills, verbally, manually, and in writing.

Awareness of cultural aspects of deafness and the cross-cultural communication.

Must adhere to established codes of ethics (such as the RID Code of Conduct and the ATSP Code of Conduct).

Ability to work professionally and respectfully in a remote setting.

Basic computer skills, including filing systems, internet browsers, Microsoft Office, eCampus/Blackboard; ability to identify and take corrective action to resolve routine operational problems with captioning equipment and to troubleshoot issues in real time with students.

Ability to work 3.75 hours per week as assigned; to adapt to changing schedules; and to accept itinerant schedules, including evening/night hours.

A selected candidate must demonstrate interpreting competency at a level appropriate for higher education, as determined through third-party evaluation.

If the state of West Virginia institutes an interpreter screening program or enters into a reciprocal agreement with an adjoining state, a candidate may, after hire, be required to achieve and continually maintain a specific level of state certification if they do not already hold National Interpreters Certification (NIC).

Must pass the TypeWell pre-screening test.

A selected candidate must complete TypeWell online training (12 to 16 weeks) to learn how to listen to lectures and discussions and quickly type a clear and accurate meaning-for-meaning transcript. At the conclusion of training, the candidate must pass the TypeWell Final Skill Check. Upon completion of the skill check, the candidate may begin work as a qualified TypeWell Transcriber.

Preferred

Bachelor's degree.

Successful completion of an Interpreter Training Program.

Benefits

37.5-hour work week

13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)

24 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)

18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)

WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits

401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks.

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Company

West Virginia University

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West Virginia University offers academic programs in order to earn bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees.

Founded in 1867

Morgantown, West Virginia, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.wvu.edu/

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