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Job Description
Job Title: Transcription Assistant
Job Classification: Business Operations Student
Department: Institute for Oral History
Hiring Manager: Kaila Mata
Contact:
Work Schedule: 10hrs per week between 8:00am and 5:00 pm
Desired Length of Employment: Ongoing
Pay Rate: $10.00
Job Description:
Mission Statement:
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.
Job Summary:
Primarily to serve as transcriber of oral history interviews (including proofreading and auditchecking). Secondarily to serve as office assistant on a variety of tasks as needed.
Job Function:
Transcribe audio recordings from oral history projects that may be collected by the institute
Auditcheck/proofread transcripts and research spellings of names and terms utilizing departmental and online resources
Other duties as assigned: Assist with mail including journal distribution post flyers around campus for upcoming events.
Learning Outcomes:
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
Hard Skills:
Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Word and be able to conduct basic internet research as needed. Applicants should also be able to work independently to complete transcription projects. Excellent typing skills desired. Experience with digital audio media is a plus.
Soft skills:
Selfmotivated
Responsible
Listen and communicate effectively
Resourceful
- Perform business operations duties for assigned area of responsibility
- Provide excellent customer service to clients
- Ability to prioritize and take initiative
- Assist with various projects activities and tasks related to business operations
- Ability to comply with University policies
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Employer: Baylor University
Work Location: Carroll Library 306
Work Address:
Employment Type
Part-Time
