20-Hour PT Staff Realtime Captioner
20-Hour PT Staff Realtime Captioner
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Job Description
Working Title: 20Hour PT Staff Realtime Captioner
Classification Title: Realtime Captioner
Posting Details
Posting Details
Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled):Monday March 24 2025 @ 11:55pm PT
Hiring Preference
Eligible oncampus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 257 and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.
Position Summary
Provide realtime captioning for Deaf/HardofHearing students in: classrooms lectures labs assigned course activities placements internships; in meetings with other academic departments advisors professors and/or university platform situations.
FLSA:NonExempt (Eligible for overtime compensation)
Anticipated Hiring Range: $3528.00 per month 20Hour PartTime Adjusted)
CSU Classification Salary Range:$5452.00 per month $11468.00 per month
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Salary Grade/Range:Anticipating hire at Salary Range B based on candidates qualifications.
Recruitment Type:Regular (Probationary)
Time Base: PartTime
Pay Plan:10month position working from August to May
Work Hours:20 hours a week commitment with flexibility inclusive of some nights and weekends
Department Information
The Disability Access Center (DAC) offers a wide range of accommodation services that ensure students with disabilities have equal access and opportunity to pursue their educational goals.
Working collaboratively with students faculty staff and administratorsDAC provides campuswide consultation and serves as a primary information resource on disabilityrelated issues to the campus community.
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Knowledge:
Incumbents must possess a thorough knowledge of court reporting methods and theories realtime software and technology realtime captioning computer systems and equipment and the industryrecognized code of ethics; comprehensive knowledge of the English language including grammatical structures syntax spelling vocabulary and punctuation; working knowledge of the language and vocabulary used in the assigned translating situations; and general knowledge of Deaf and HardofHearing Culture.
Abilities:
Incumbents must be able to caption at a minimum rate of 180 or more words per minute with a high level of accuracy; proficiently use maintain and troubleshoot court reporting steno equipment realtime software and computer systems and equipment; develop maintain and proficiently use a thorough dictionary that enables accurate and fluid translation; effectively listen for continuity sense and detail while translating; proficiently write in realtime in a conflictfree manner using punctuation and sustaining accuracy in fastpaced stressful situations; use advanced editing skills; work effectively with consumers; and maintain confidentiality.
Education and Experience:
Formal training in court reporting and steno methods to meet position requirements is required with graduation from a court reporting school preferred. In addition typically six to twelve months of experience providing realtime captioning services preferably in a higher education setting is necessary to perform at the level required for the translating assignments in the university setting. Additional postsecondary education in a fouryear college or university setting may be necessary to fully comprehend and provide accurate translations of the language and vocabulary used in various academic instructional and/or administrative situations.
Certification Requirements and Salary Range Placement:
Salary range placement is based on the certification of the Realtime Captioner.
Salary Range A: Incumbents must meet the typical qualifications outlined above.
Salary Range B: In addition to meeting the requirements outlined above incumbents typically have two or more years of captioning experience and must possess one of the following certifications:
- State of California Certified Shorthand Reporter certificate; or
- Court Reporting Certificate of Completion; or
- Certified CART Provider through the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) (preferred); or
- Possess a comparable industry certification.
RequiredQualifications
Experience:
- Must have any combination of formal training and relevant documented realtime captioning experience that demonstrates assurance of the skills appropriate for the level of the assignment.
- Must be able to hear spoken English and use realtime captioning to effectively generate language and caption at a speed required by the assignment which may involve a variety of settings such as a classroom conference and/or oneonone meeting and work with consumers from diverse backgrounds.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to balance multiple auditory demands;
- Demonstrate understanding of the communication needs of Deaf or HardofHearing individuals;
- Possess a general knowledge and understanding of Deaf Culture;
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students faculty colleagues and Deaf/HardofHearing Services Coordinator.
- Ability to caption (onsite and/or remotely) of 180 or more words per minute with a high level of accuracy.
- Possess knowledge of the vocabulary terminology and basic information in academic settings and on a variety of subjects;
- Professional decorum and ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to industryrecognized code of ethics;
- Demonstrate knowledge and sensitivity to individuals from diverse groups such as LGBTQ underrepresented minorities different religious backgrounds and abilities;
- Possess the vocabulary used in the courses and meetings/activities to which the captioner is assigned;
- Ability to adapt to multiple modalities of service provision including but not limited to inperson remote teleconference etc.
- Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty students staff and members of the community.
Certifications:
- State of California Certified Shorthand Reporter certificate; or
- Court Reporting Certificate of Completion; or
- Certified CART Provider through the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) (preferred); or
- Possess a comparable industry certification.
Condition of Employment:
- Ability to pass a background check
PreferredQualifications
- Five or more years of experience in a postsecondary setting and certification from the National Court Reporting Association NCRA.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Must possess one of the following certifications:
- State of California Certified Shorthand Reporter certificate; or
- Court Reporting Certificate of Completion; or
- Certified CART Provider through the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) (preferred); or
- Possess a comparable industry certification.
Documents Needed to Apply
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Copies of Required Licenses/Certifications
Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.
As part of the application form you will be prompted to answer a brief questionnaire.
About Sacramento State
Sacramento State is located in the heart of Californias capital city five miles from State Capitol. The lush 300acre campus is situated along the American River close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento also known as the FarmtoFork Capital is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State is a Hispanic and AANAPISI serving institution with about 31000 students coming not only from the Greater Sacramento Region but also from across the state country and world. Our 1800 faculty and 1500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:
As Californias capital university we transform lives by preparing students to lead serve and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming caring and inclusive leader in education innovation and engagement. As the regional hub of higher education Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success; teaching research scholarship and creative activity; justice diversity equity and inclusion; resource development and sustainability; dedicated community engagement and wellness and safety.
To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family please visit the Why Sac State page.
Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin age sex gender identity/expression sexual orientation pregnancy genetic information medical condition marital status veteran status or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.
It is the policy of California State University Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process visit University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination sexual harassment sexual violence domestic violence dating violence and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees visit Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Fire Safety RightToknow Act Notification:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at The ASR contains the current security and safetyrelated policy statements emergency preparedness and evacuation information crime prevention and sexual prevention information and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three 3 calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request from the Office of Clery Compliance & Training by emailing .
Under the Clery Act this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance & Training as a CSA position you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.
Background Check Disclaimer
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University Sacramento employees who apply for the position.
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Out of State Employment
Sacramento State University as part of the CSU system is a State of California Employer. As such the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.
As of January 1 2022 theCSU OutofState Employment Policyprohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSUrelated work outside the state of California.
Eligibility Verification
Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H1B Visa).
Note to Applicants:
Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
