Under general supervision of the Director of Disability Resource Services, incumbent provides communication access real-time translating services (CART) to consumers such as Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing individuals, and/or other disabled individuals. The incumbent facilitates communication by using court reporting methods, a steno machine, real-time technology, software, and a laptop computer to create real-time word-for-word text of spoken English. The incumbent further facilitates communication by assisting consumers with concurrent participation in the communication process by voicing questions or comments that the consumer has entered into the system.

• Provide immediate verbatim translation of spoken English into text so the student can read the text on a laptop computer screen or other display devices as it is created.
• Provide a complete transcription of all spoken words and environmental cues.
• Provide the student with an electronic disk, e-mail, or hard copy version of the final, edited transcript as agreed upon with the student.
• Research technical terminology related to assignments and continually develop and modify custom software dictionaries.
• Prepare for comprehensive and accurate translation for specialized or technical assignments.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Experience: Typically six to twelve months of experience providing real-time captioning services, preferably in a high education setting, is necessary to perform at the level required for the translating assignments in the university setting.

• Graduation from a court reporting school and CSR licensure.
• A National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) Certification.
• At least two years experience providing real-time captioning in college/university classes.
• Additional postsecondary education may be necessary to fully comprehend and provide accurate translations of the language and vocabulary used in more complex academic, instructional, and/or administrative situations.
• Proficiency in computer-aided transcription (CAT) software
• Experience in post-secondary educational transcription.
  

• Thorough knowledge of court reporting methods and theories, real-time software and technology, real-time captioning computer systems and equipment, and the industry-recognized 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.
• General knowledge of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Culture.
• 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, real-time 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 real-time in a conflict-free manner using punctuation and sustaining accuracy in fast-paced stressful situations.
• Use advanced editing skills.
• Work effectively with consumers.
• Maintain confidentiality.
  

• CSR licensure preferred.
• A National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) Certification preferred.
  

• Incumbents must be able to remain in a stationary position on a constant basis, communicate, converse, express, convey, and accurately exchange information.
• Must have the ability to travel from site to site on or off campus including traveling to the Stockton campus.
  

California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion – one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.

Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West’s No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.

Clery Act Disclosure

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), . The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment.

Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667-3351. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD. As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at:

CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE