Position Title Scribe for Students with Disabilities (REVISE/REPOST)

Advertised Salary Salary to Commensurate with Qualifications

Posting Number S0001636

Location Ferris State University - Muskegon

Number of Positions Available 1

FLSA Non-Exempt

Part-time/Full-time Part-time

Position Type Part-Time

Summary of Position A Scribe will write for students with disabilities while they dictate information orally. The Scribe writes/types, verbatim, the student's words and is responsible for capitalizing the first word of each sentence and inferring the natural punctuation at the end of a sentence. The Scribe records, word for word, dictated desired changes in in spelling sentence structure etc., and will ask for clarification from the student when necessary. The position requires a flexible work schedule and the desired candidate must need to maintain a high level of confidentially.

Posting Date 06/16/2017

Initial Application Review Date 06/21/2017

Closing Date

Open Until Applicants are Selected, Selected for interview, or Position Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants Transcript 1(Required): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcripts of completed college coursework. Transcripts must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.

Required Qualifications

Required Education High School Diploma, plus at least two completed semester in higher education with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5.

Required Work Experience 1) Experience working with diverse populations.
2) Knowledge of and experience with using Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
3) Demonstrated skills with working with confidential information and maintaining confidentiality.
4) Demonstrated professionalism, flexibility, and dependability in prior work experiences.

Required Licenses and Certifications

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered Associates Degree or equivalent course work and appropriate experiences desired.

Duties

Duties

Duties Works well with students with disabilities in the capacity of writing/typing, verbatim, orally dictated information from the students.

Essential/Marginal Essential

Duties Makes all changes in dictation including sentence structure and information formatting, as indicated by the student.

Essential/Marginal Essential

Duties Reads the dictated information aloud to the student, as needed.

Essential/Marginal Essential

Duties Keeps all information regarding students and work activities confidential.

Essential/Marginal Essential

Duties Asks questions when grammar and/or spelling clarification is needed.

Essential/Marginal Essential

Responsibilities / Skills and Abilities

Responsibilities

Required Physical Abilities

Required Skills and Abilities

Required Skills and Abilities Demonstrated organizational skills.

Required Skills and Abilities Effective time management and self-management skills.

Required Skills and Abilities Strong oral and written communication skills.

Required Skills and Abilities Ability and interest in learning how to use specialized equipment/software provided by ECDS .

Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcript 1

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