Speech to Text Provider
Hybrid · Boston, Massachusetts, United States or Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Speech-to-Text Provider at Harvard University Disability Resources (UDR) to deliver real-time meaning-for-meaning captions/transcriptions for students and affiliates with disabilities in classes, academic activities, and events. Responsibilities include coordinating with third-party CART services, educating community members about the captioning role, and collaborating with faculty to obtain materials for captioning. The role is primarily on-site across Harvard campuses in Cambridge and Boston, MA, with potential remote components for scheduling and coordination tasks. This is a 2-year, benefits-eligible, seasonal appointment (August–May) with a 35-hour workweek; some duties may be performed remotely and hybrid work arrangements are described. The position requires a C-Print®, TypeWell, or CART captioning training certificate and two years of relevant experience, plus administrative and coordination capabilities. Visa sponsorship is not provided.
Required Qualifications
- Two (2) years of experience providing Speech to Text services
- A certificate verifying successful completion of a C-Print®, TypeWell, or CART captioning training program
- Proficient use of a laptop and captioning/transcription software to provide real-time captions/transcriptions
- Working knowledge of or the ability to learn the vocabulary, terminology, and basic information in a university environment
- Administrative, coordinating and recordkeeping skills
Desired Qualifications
- Two (2) years of experience providing Speech to Text services
- Certificate verifying successful completion of a C-Print®, TypeWell, or CART captioning training program
- Proficient use of a laptop and captioning/transcription software for real-time captions/transcriptions
- Working knowledge of or ability to learn university-subject vocabulary and terminology
- Administrative, coordinating and recordkeeping skills
Additional Requirements
- Visa sponsorship not available for this position
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