Coordinator, Speech-to-Text Job Listing at College of Southern Nevada in North Las Vegas, NV (Job ID R0142009)

Description

The College of Southern Nevada appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

• Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
• Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.
• Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.

If you are unable to attach the required documents to your online application or need assistance regarding the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team within Human Resources via email at hr.recruitment@csn.edu or call (702) 651-5800 to be directed to the appropriate Recruiter.

Job Description

*This position will be open until filled. Reviewing applications as received. 

The Disability Resource Center (DRC) is the office for students with disabilities and classroom accommodations on CSN's campuses. As part of the student accommodation process, we work collaboratively with students and instructors to provide effective student accommodations and needed auxiliary aids. While the DRC primarily focuses on student accommodations, The position of Speech-To-Text Coordinator will manage the coordination and facilitation of speech-to-text services and accommodations for the West Charleston Campus (WC), North Las Vegas Campus (NLV), Henderson Campus (HN), and satellite campuses.

The DRC Speech-to-Text Coordinator works with a collaborative and supportive team, interacts with CSN students, faculty/staff, and various campus partners to provide quality speech-to-text services to students and campus. As part of the diverse and engaging college environment, this individual would have the opportunity for a variety of speech-to-text assignments, including classes, local campus events, nationally recognized speakers, job accommodations, student organizations, and more. This individual will also balance the direct service work by working closely with and coordinating a team of speech-to-text providers, collaborating with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Services team, and units across campus as the coordinator for speech-to-text requests.

The Speech-to-Text Coordinator maintains a caseload of students and collaborates closely with campus Accessibility Specialists. The Speech-to-Text Coordinator works in conjunction with the Senior Interpreter Coordinator and assists in promoting a welcoming and inclusive environment for disabled individuals. CSN is committed to providing equal access to all campus programs, opportunities, and activities for students with disabilities or medical/mental health conditions. It is anticipated this position requires work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 3 years of related professional experience which may include lead or supervisory experience.

• Formal training and licensure in an approved speech-to-text software, or commitment to be trained and begin to secure required licensure within 6 months of hire.

• Typewell licensure or Education history from "Typewell".

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced college degree in a related field from an accredited college/university.

• Advanced interpreter training certification.

• 3 or more years interpreting experience with Deaf and hard-of-hearing people, preferably in a post-secondary setting.

• Typewell Transcribers: current license in your name.

• Current certification to provide CART, licensure from the State of Nevada (or the ability to secure within 30 days).

The ideal candidate should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Knowledge of approved speech-to-text formats such as CART, Typewell, Dragon Diction, or computerized notetaking for students and staff with documented hearing loss and registered with the Disability Resource Center.

• Knowledge of industry-recognized code of ethics and general regarding the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Culture.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the English language, including grammatical structures, syntax, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.

• Ability to effectively provide real-time and/or conceptualized speech-to-text for spoken English. Situations can be but are not limited to; credit courses, workforce courses, student and engagement, community functions sponsored by CSN, and staff functions.

• Ability to make professional autonomous decisions in a variety of educational situations.

• Ability to follow all institutional policies and procedures. All software licenses and all licenses must be in current standing with the ability to verify.

• Knowledge of ADA, ADAA, Section 504 of Rehab Act.

• Knowledge of FERPA rules governing privacy, NSHE and community college policies and procedures, challenges affecting community college students, case management practices, and follow-up processes.

• Skilled use of computer programs and applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Titanium, Outlook, Access, and Student Information Systems.

• Ability to supervise professional, classified, and student staff, conduct outreach presentations and workshops, plan events, lead a team, solve problems, conduct student interviews, and maintain the confidentiality of student records. Ability to multi-task and communicate orally and in writing. 

Work Setting: ON-CAMPUS

Starting Salary Information

Administrative Faculty C

The starting salary is $61,875.

CSN offers a generous benefits package comprised of excellent health insurance including medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, basic life insurance, and supplemental options (long-term care, short-term disability, and legal).  Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Comprehensive retirement plans, employee assistance program, and tuition discounts at the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions. As well as tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.  Perks encompassing on-campus employee discounts, professional and personal development opportunities; and statewide employee purchase programs.  Join a dynamic team investing in our future, Students First.

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent 

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• Contact information for three professional references (Name, email and phone number)

• Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the United States must have their educational transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of the Higher Education Directory, published by Higher Education Publications, Inc. If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to the Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Classification team).

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

National Search

Out of Area/State Candidates may be offered travel reimbursement with original itemized receipts and in accordance with GSA rates at time of travel.

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59 pm the day prior to the position close date.

For more details on this position, please visit our website: My Career at CSN.

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.  

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.  

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.  

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.  

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.