Student Help - Research Project Transcriptionist

Department Overview:

WIDA advances academic language development and academic achievement for linguistically diverse students through high quality standards, assessments, research, and professional development for educators.

Everything we do at WIDA revolves around the significance of academic language and how to empower language learners to reach for success.

Anticipated Start Date:

9/30/2024

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

6/1/2025

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

All Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

10

Schedule:

TBD

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

$12.00 - $14.00

Number of Positions:

1

Qualifications:

Current UW Madison Undergrad Student

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Strong attention to detail and excellent listening skills.
Proficient typing speed.
Familiarity with transcription software or willingness to learn.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Interest in research and data analysis.
Able to commit 5-10 hours per week.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Listen to recorded interviews, focus groups, and other research-related audio content.
Transcribe spoken words into written text using transcription software or tools.
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to specified formats during transcription.
Collaborate with researchers and project leads to meet deadlines
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information obtained during transcription.
Proofread and edit transcriptions to improve clarity and readability.

Physical Demands:

N/A

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/