"Access Coordinator III"

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Interpreting Services:

• Provides ASL-English interpretation for Deaf/HOH students in classrooms, labs, and university-sponsored events.
• Interprets for meetings, advising sessions, extracurricular activities, and other campus functions as needed.
• Adapts interpreting style and register to match the needs of students, faculty, and staff.

Service Coordination:

• Schedules and coordinate interpreting, CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation), and other accessibility services for Deaf/HOH students.
• Collaborates with faculty and staff to ensure adequate communication access in classrooms and university programs.
• Maintains qualifications as an ASL interpreter and manage service scheduling and logistics.

Classroom and Event Preparation:

• Reviews class materials, syllabi, and lecture content in advance to ensure accurate interpretation.
• Works with instructors to understand course-specific terminology and concepts.
• Coordinates with event organizers to ensure appropriate access accommodations are in place.

Student Support and Advocacy:

• Serves as a resource for Deaf/HOH students, providing guidance on communication, access and self-advocacy.
• Addresses student concerns related to interpreting services and accessibility accommodations.
• Educates faculty and staff on best practices for working with Deaf/HOH students.

Administrative and Compliance Duties:

• Maintains accurate records of interpreting services provided and service requests.
• Ensures compliance with ADA, Section 504, and university policies regarding accessibility services.
• Assists in budget planning for interpreting and CART services as needed.

Professional Development:

• Stays current with best practices in ASL interpretation and accessibility services in higher education.
• Attends workshops, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
• Maintains appropriate certification(s) and uphold the professional code of conduct for interpreters.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of: American Sign Language (ASL) and English in a variety of registers and formats, including academic, technical, and colloquial usage. ADA, Section 504, and other federal/state laws and guidelines related to disability accommodations and access services.
• Skills in: Simultaneous and consecutive ASL-English interpretation across a wide range of settings. Effectively managing multiple priorities, including scheduling, coordination, and documentation. Use of assistive technologies and interpreting service platforms.
• Ability to: Adapt communication styles to fit diverse audiences and individual needs. Advocate for accessibility while maintaining professional boundaries. Remain composed and accurate under pressure in dynamic or fast-paced environments. Work independently and as part of a team to support institutional access goals.

Preferred Requirements:

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in American Sign Language Interpreting, Deaf Education, Disability Services, Special Education, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Human Services, rehabilitation Counseling, or Education Administration.
• Six years of related experience.
• RID Certification such as NIC (National Interpreter Certification), CI/CT (Certificate of Interpretation/Transliteration).

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Post-secondary educational environments and the specific communication needs of Deaf/HOH students.
• Interpreting ethics, cultural competencies, and confidentiality standards as outlined by RID and other professional organizations.
• Interpersonal communication and collaboration with students, faculty, and administrators.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: Commensurate with experience. The target base annual salary range is $47,000 to $61,940.50 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position.