What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dictation Assistant – Court Reporting and Captioning Program (CRC) position at Green River College?
Accepting applications for Spring Quarter 2025
A court reporting reader will read testimony dictation along with the instructor for various time intervals. Using a stopwatch to keep track, the reader will read on pace with timing marks contained in the dictation submitted by the instructor. The reader must be able to read at the following speeds: 60 WPM, 80 WPM, 100 WPM, 120 WPM, 140 WPM, 160 WPM, 180 WPM, 200 WPM, 225 WPM. There will be occasional reading at 240 WPM necessary. A stopwatch is provided to the reader. There will be seven classes on Wednesdays from 8-12 requiring dictation. This position is year-round.Support classroom instruction by providing excellent live dictation to CRC students
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ability to read smoothly and articulately while monitoring a stopwatch for accurate timing
• Good communication skills in oral and written English
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Knowledge in the use of a stopwatch
• Knowledge of court reporting and/or realtime writing professions
•Knowledge of Zoom
• Commitment to fostering a climate of multicultural understanding and appreciationWORKING CONDITIONS:
• Must be able to sit for a prolonged period of time at a podium
• Frequent use of computer and exposure to terminal screen in performing work assignments.
Salary : $20
