Student Captioning Assistant

Gainesville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:	STU AST - NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN
Classification Minimum Requirements:	UF Student Assistant This position is open to all students eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. OPS Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Job Description:	UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking an entry-level Student Captioning Assistant to assist with transcribing lectures and creating closed captioning files for Academic Technology a unit within UFIT. This includes arranging closed captioning for course lecture videos to produce accessible course materials in compliance with ADA standards. UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching learning research and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems including SEC and SUS universities and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator. The Student Captioning Assistant will help with transcribing and creating closed captioning for course lectures and other captioning services. They will also help deliver online lecture content for students with closed captioning accommodations and departmental closed captioning needs. Occasionally they will assist the captioning manager in accepting requests for captioning. Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are: Transcribing course lectures. Uploading or integrating captions into online lecture platforms. Maintaining accurate project logs. About UF Information Technology Led bySenior Vice President and CIO Elias Eldayrie the nine departments comprising UFIT are: Academic Technology; AI² Center; Applications Development and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching learning research and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems including SEC and SUS universities and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance visithttps:// the University of Florida One of Americas all-around best universities the University of Florida drives future-making education eye-opening discoveries life-saving health care and community-building collaboration for our state our nation and our world. UF is in Gainesville a city of approximately 150000 residents in North-Central Florida 50 miles from Floridas West Coast 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando Tampa Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities including hiking biking and nature photography. UFs large college sports programs museums and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer atVisit Gainesville.
Expected Salary:	$16 an hour
Required Qualifications:	UF Student Assistant This position is open to all students eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. OPS Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred:	The ideal candidate will possess the following education experience and skills: Required typing skills: 60 correct words per minute with a high accuracy rate Excellent written communication skills Excellent command of English grammar and punctuation Attentive listening and comprehension skills Organizational and time management skills Ability to manage projects and work independently and as a team Work well under deadlines/pressure Prior experience with transcription equipment (foot pedal and software) is a plus but not necessary (can be trained) Knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and closed captioning standards Comfortable with Microsoft Suite
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position This is not a remote work position and is located in Gainesville FL. A Level 1 Criminal Background Screening is required. Applicants are required to submit the following with their application: Cover Letter Resume List of professional references with contact information(Minimum of 3 with one from a previous or current supervisor) The application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (E.T.) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:	No

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Classification Title:STU AST - NON-CLERICAL & ADMINClassification Minimum Requirements:UF Student AssistantThis position is open to all students eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average.OPSMust ...

Classification Title:	STU AST - NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN
Classification Minimum Requirements:	UF Student Assistant This position is open to all students eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. OPS Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Job Description:	UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking an entry-level Student Captioning Assistant to assist with transcribing lectures and creating closed captioning files for Academic Technology a unit within UFIT. This includes arranging closed captioning for course lecture videos to produce accessible course materials in compliance with ADA standards. UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching learning research and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems including SEC and SUS universities and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator. The Student Captioning Assistant will help with transcribing and creating closed captioning for course lectures and other captioning services. They will also help deliver online lecture content for students with closed captioning accommodations and departmental closed captioning needs. Occasionally they will assist the captioning manager in accepting requests for captioning. Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are: Transcribing course lectures. Uploading or integrating captions into online lecture platforms. Maintaining accurate project logs. About UF Information Technology Led bySenior Vice President and CIO Elias Eldayrie the nine departments comprising UFIT are: Academic Technology; AI² Center; Applications Development and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching learning research and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems including SEC and SUS universities and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance visithttps:// the University of Florida One of Americas all-around best universities the University of Florida drives future-making education eye-opening discoveries life-saving health care and community-building collaboration for our state our nation and our world. UF is in Gainesville a city of approximately 150000 residents in North-Central Florida 50 miles from Floridas West Coast 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando Tampa Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities including hiking biking and nature photography. UFs large college sports programs museums and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer atVisit Gainesville.
Expected Salary:	$16 an hour
Required Qualifications:	UF Student Assistant This position is open to all students eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. OPS Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred:	The ideal candidate will possess the following education experience and skills: Required typing skills: 60 correct words per minute with a high accuracy rate Excellent written communication skills Excellent command of English grammar and punctuation Attentive listening and comprehension skills Organizational and time management skills Ability to manage projects and work independently and as a team Work well under deadlines/pressure Prior experience with transcription equipment (foot pedal and software) is a plus but not necessary (can be trained) Knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and closed captioning standards Comfortable with Microsoft Suite
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position This is not a remote work position and is located in Gainesville FL. A Level 1 Criminal Background Screening is required. Applicants are required to submit the following with their application: Cover Letter Resume List of professional references with contact information(Minimum of 3 with one from a previous or current supervisor) The application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (E.T.) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:	No