"ASL/English Interpreter, Student Affairs Accessibility Resources"

About Accessibility Resources

Accessibility Resources ensures that students with qualifying disabilities receive reasonable academic accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504, and other applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

Job Overview

Provide American Sign Language (ASL)/English interpreting services for students, employees, and visitors of the university in a variety of academic and professional settings.

Essential Functions

• Provide effective, accurate, and impartial American Sign Language (ASL)/English interpreting services to the university community, including on-site and virtually, as assigned both in-person and remote. Provide American Sign Language (ASL)/English interpretation of pre-recorded media embedded in academic courses.
• Support ASL/English Interpreter Sr. and collaborate with campus stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state mandates regarding accommodation of students with disabilities including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act, and other relevant local, state and federal laws, and adhere to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct (CPC).
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED

Required Experience

• Five (5) years documented work experience interpreting in a wide range of settings including interpretations from ASL to Spoken English and Spoken English to ASL.
• Documented experience working in interpreting teams.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Completion of an Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in interpreter training/education or related field.
• RID, NAD or BEI certification.

Application Process Information

For a complete application, please include a cover letter addressed to Amy Adkins, Director, Accessibility Services.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Sitting - Continuously
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Continuously
• Hearing, listening - Continuously
• Talking - Continuously
• Standing - Often
• Walking - Often
• Pulling, pushing - Often
• Bending - Seldom
• Stooping - Seldom
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Seldom

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility varies by position and FTE. Highlights include:

• Comprehensive Tuition Remission: UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
• Robust Retirement Plans: As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
• Real Work-Life Balance: UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including: Vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days), 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
• Additional Benefits Include: Competitive salary range of $54,000 - $58,000 based on experience, Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription), Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs, Professional development & mentorship opportunities.