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Part-time One Employer Policy

Any part-time employee of the university shall not have concurrent employment for any other Church- affiliated employer unless specifically excepted. No part-time employee of any other Church-affiliated employer shall be offered concurrent employment for the university unless specifically excepted.

Job Summary

Provide real-time captioning and vicarious speech for students, faculty, staff, and guests of the university.

Essential Functions

• Attend classes, meetings, and other events as assigned.
• Transcribe communication in real time for the aforementioned assignments.
• Transcribe prerecorded materials (e.g., instructor videos for classes).
• Provide speech-to-text and text-to-speech communication for mutual understanding and full access.

Education/Experience

Minimum education/experience required:

Graduation from high school or equivalent

Preferred:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited institution in any field of study

Skills, abilities, knowledge, licenses, certifications

Minimum required:

TypeWell Transcriber I

• Typing speed of 65 words per minute
• Native or native-like English fluency and grammar skills
• Ability to hear, comprehend, and retain in working memory, auditory stimuli
• Ability to hear auditory information at a normal level with or without auditory aids

Preferred:

TypeWell Transcriber II

• Successful completion of TypeWell Basic Skills training, and
• Passing score for the TypeWell Comprehensive Skill test

TypeWell Transcriber III

• Passing score on an in-house Advanced Level Transcriber test

Desired Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Close Date: Open until Filled

Approximate Starting Salary: Depends on experience and qualifications

Documents Required at time of Application: Resume
Optional: Cover Letter, Letter of Recommendation

Additional Comments:

Alignment with BYU and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, BYU Mission, BYU Aims, and BYU Strategic Objectives. Proper alignment with BYU and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints includes intentionality in building faith, a commitment to a campus culture of unity, love, and belonging, exemplary conduct that combines spiritual values and personal integrity, and public expression that faithfully promotes the mission and doctrines of the restored Church of Jesus Christ.

The essential functions of this position require in person work. Any exceptions are granted by university policies through employee relations. This position is located in an on campus workspace with the expectation that work takes place on campus to provide in person services and availability to BYU students, staff, administrators, and campus community during established and regular office hours.

In addition to essential functions of the job performed during regular office hours, this position may require work on nights and weekends for the purpose of providing services to students, achieving the objectives of departments, and contribute to the mission of Campus Life.

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.