for all LSC students, faculty, staff and administration, and
for visitors to LSC,
in all requested Lone Star College locations and settings,
and
at the appropriate language and register level.
Analyzes source language content, meaning, and intent to
accurately deliver information to the target audience.
Communicates client information, client status, and any
concerns or challenges to supervisor.
Communicates with and gathers information from faculty in order
to effectively prepare for classroom sessions for both faculty and
students.
Actively researches situations (and potential situations)
involving new, technical, or complex information to gain an
understanding of what will/may be interpreted.
Acts as a mentor for level one and part-time Interpreters.
Ethically models positive and inclusive employee behavior.
Attends and actively participates in ASR department meetings
and activities.
Performs administrative and support duties within the Office of
Governance, Accountability, and Compliance (OGAC), as needed.
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- assisting with scheduling and billing
- responding to general inquiries
- distributing, collecting, maintaining, and completing
documents, records and materials in a variety of systems and
methods, accurately and in a timely manner
- communicating both verbally and in writing with students,
faculty, and staff
Continuously reviews current processes and procedures, and
shares challenges and improvement ideas with supervisor and
team.
Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as
assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Strong fluency in both Sign Language and English with the
ability to preserve the meaning, tone, and emotional value of the
original speech and have a firm grasp of both the source and the
target languages, including all idioms
- Ability to effectively interpret in higher-level (BEI Advanced
or equivalent) interpreting situations
- Ability to effectively mentor lower-level Interpreters
- Ability and willingness to accept interpreting assignments at a
variety of times and locations within the LSC service area, as
needed, including evenings and weekends
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
- Knowledge of the structure and content of Sign Language and
English, including the meaning and spelling of words and an
understanding of the rules of composition and grammar
- Ability to understand and adhere to LSC Policy on Students with
Disability Rights, FERPA rules of the release of student
information to faculty, parents, students, and other related
federal, state, and local regulations
- Knowledge of the Interpreter Code of Professional Conduct as
adopted by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission
- Thorough knowledge of the Deaf culture and the Deaf
community
- Proficient knowledge of computer use in the workplace is
required, including typing, maintaining an electronic work calendar
in the specified program(s), utilizing internet search engines, as
well as a variety of programs including word processing,
spreadsheets, and databases
- Ability to maintain a professional and friendly attitude and to
quickly develop rapport with a wide variety of people
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including tact
and diplomacy
- Must be sensitive to cultural differences
- Excellent listening and customer service skills
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention
to detail and follow-through
- Ability to be self-directed when appropriate, utilizing
resources available to further the mission of the department
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
- Uses fingers (fine finger dexterity), hands and arms to
communicate using Sign Language for extended periods of time for
most of the working day
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision,
distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception,
and ability to adjust focus
- Sitting, standing, and walking around is often required in
order to maintain line of sight with clients as well as to provide
services in certain settings (i.e. campus tours, clinical
settings)
- Ability to receive detailed information through oral
communication, and to make the discrimination in sound
- Ability to convey detailed or important instructions to others
accurately and concisely both in English and in Sign Language
WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:
- Interpreting assignments occur at a variety of times and
locations within the LSC service area
- This position is a full-time position working 185 days per year
(August - May), plus holiday pay
- Includes evening and weekend assignments
- PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows
environment, phone and other general office equipment
- Internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the
functions of the position
- Work is performed in a variety of environments, mostly in
climate-controlled office, classroom, meeting and convention
environments with minimal exposure to safety hazards. May include
indoor and/or outdoor laboratory environments with exposure to
inclement weather, dust, dirt, etc. May include work in close
quarters (e.g., simulated or real truck-driving cab) as well as
providing remote services
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience, or an
equivalent combination of education and related experience
- Reliable mode of transportation to travel between assignments
within the LSC Service Area
- Active BEI Advanced certification or higher, or active
BEI-recognized equivalent certification (prior BEI- I level not
accepted)
Salary
Hiring salary range is: $52,000 - $59,800
Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted
full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall
in that range is determined by your related experience and
education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star
College, the resume submitted in the application process will be
utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined
below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed
to determine an accurate starting salary.
Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work
experience. The resume should include the following information for
each position listed:
- Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
- If the position was full time or part time
- If the position was paid or unpaid
- Level of degree completed including date earned.
- Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree
Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in
the Lone Star College job description should be included in the
resume submitted.
Benefits Marketing Statement
By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part
of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work
environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full
comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number
of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition
waiver, professional development opportunities and more.
Special Instructions
NOTE to APPLICANTS: This position may be hired at the
Interpreter I level depending on background and
experience.
Hiring Range for the Interpreter I is: $45,000 -
$51,750
Required Qualifications are:
- Associate degree at at least 3 years of related work
experience, or equivalent combination of education and
experience
- Active BEI Basic certification, or active BEI-recognized
equivalent certification (prior BEI- I level not accepted)
- Reliable mode of transportation to travel between
assignments within the LSC Service Area
Go to the Job Search page, click on `My Activities¿ at the top of
the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on
`Add Attachment.¿ Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title
once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached
your cover letter with your resume.
If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty,
Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the
following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching
Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts.
You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters
or less.
How to Apply
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY
We will not accept application material received via fax, email,
mail, or hand delivered.
Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the
academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on
your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication
regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).
If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by
phone, or email to schedule an interview.
Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which
Lone Star College provides the federal government with information
from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is
authorized to work in the United States.
More information on the E-Verify program is available at
www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .
Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are
subject to a criminal background check.
