Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 9284
Full/Part Time: Part Time

Org Marketing Statement

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Hispanic Serving University specializing in cyber, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic development. With more than 34,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. The university embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property-for Texas, the nation and the world. Learn more online, on USTA Today or on TwitterInstagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

UTSA, situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life. As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other underserved communities, our university is committed to ending generations of discrimination and inequity. UTSA, a premier public research university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces the uniqueness of each voice.

Posting End Date

This posting will remain open until filled. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

In order to complete the application, applicant first must complete the typing test indicating a Net Speed of 65 wpm or higher and attach as Sample of Work, along with uploaded resume and cover letter, or please email your typing test to: margaret.austin@utsa.edu

Salary

Salary: $16/hour

Hours per Week

Non-Exempt Position: up to 19 hours per week.

Required Application Materials

In order to complete the application, applicant first must complete the typing test indicating a Net Speed of 65 wpm or higher and attach as Sample of Work, along with uploaded resume and cover letter, or please email your typing test to: margaret.austin@utsa.edu . Your application will not be considered unless the typing test is included or emailed.

• Test is available online at: https://official-typing-test.com/. Please take the 5-minute test for accuracy.
• Upon completion of the typing test attach your results as Sample of Work, along with uploaded resume and cover letter to complete the application process. You may also email this to: margaret.austin@utsa.edu
• For more information, please call Student Disability Services at 210-458-4157.

Essential Functions

Function: To provide accurate computer-aided speech to text service for class lectures, discussions, announcements, recordings, meetings, and related academic/student affairs settings to ensure communication access and equal opportunity for registered students with disabilities.

Scope: Responsible for providing speech to text services for deaf/hard of hearing students registered in Student Disability Services.

Typical:

Periodic:



Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Passing typing test with 65 wpm limited errors (please attach or email test results to: margaret.austin@utsa.edu). See Required Application Materials section for additional information)
• Experience using a word processor and/or laptop to type information
• Successfully complete training program provided by Student Disability Services Office
• Proficiency in the use of English grammar, spelling and auditory listening skills
• Ability to quickly understand and condense information while typing
• Criminal Background Check (CBC)
• Laptop and standard office equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Some college coursework with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
• Passing typing test with 70 wpm limited errors
• Knowledge of computer programs/software used for captioning and transcribing

Working Conditions

• Work setting include general classroom, lecture hall, laboratory and office environment.
• May require evening and weekend work assignments.
• May have assignments at both the downtown and main campus.
• May have assignments in virtual classroom setting.
• Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility. Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments.

Work Modality:

Hybrid-Regularly: This position will require working both remotely and on campus (approximately five or more days on campus per month). Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility. Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments.

Additional Information

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

EO/AA Statement

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.