Sign Language Interpreter- Hrly/Int POOL (DSA)
Job No: 556773
Work Type: Staff
Location: Southern California: Long Beach
Categories: Bargaining Unit: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical
Support Services, Job Search Category/Discipline: Administrative,
Appointment Type: Temporary, Time Basis: Part Time
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Job Summary
Sign language interpreters facilitate the communication and
integration of deaf and hard-of-hearing, or otherwise disabled
students and consumers (including faculty, staff and university
guests) into the classroom, other instructional settings, and into
the university community either by way of American Sign language
(ASL), or Signed English, Transliteration (a manual, oral or
tactile system of communication.)
Furthermore, the incumbent provides services that are equitable,
inclusive and provide culturally sensitive services that enhance
the quality of campus life. This position uses a student centered
and equity minded approach in all communication and service
efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Sign language interpreters provide communication access by
conveying verbal information into a mode of communication best
understood by the deaf, hard-of-hearing and/or otherwise disabled
students, faculty, staff and university guests.
Department
Bob Murphy Access Center
Time Base/Duration of Appointment
Hourly/intermittent on call temporary position. Successful
candidates may be appointed for a few days and up to one (1) year
depending on the assignment. Temporary assignments may expire prior
to the ending date.
Classification
Hourly Interpreter/Real Time Captioner/Computer Aided
Transcriber
Compensation
Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and
qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal
equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.
The salary range for this classification is $45.20 to $74.97 per
hour.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The ideal candidate demonstrates the ability to adapt to a wide
range of interpreting needs and possesses strong linguistic,
cognitive, and technical skills. They have a general knowledge of
Deaf Culture and can work across the full spectrum of sign
modalities, from ASL to Signed English. The candidate is flexible
and able to transition between in‑person and remote interpreting as
class modalities change, and is willing to provide interpreting
support not only for registered BMAC students but also, when
appropriate, for faculty, staff, and university guests.
Additionally, the ideal candidate has strong attention to detail,
excellent listening skills, and a solid command of English grammar,
vocabulary, and punctuation. They demonstrate strong receptive and
expressive communication skills, accurately conveying message
content, register, tone, and intent across languages. The candidate
exercises sound judgment when accepting assignments based on skill
level, topic familiarity, and consumer diversity, adheres to
professional ethical standards and confidentiality requirements,
and builds effective, respectful relationships with students,
faculty, staff, campus officials, and guests across classroom and
campus event settings.
Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse
campus community. Ability to follow all university policies,
procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety,
civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and
procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university
experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the
university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."
Education and Experience
• Sign language interpreters are required to complete an
Interpreter Training Program (ITP) or have an equivalent level of
experience.
• Minimum 2 years' volunteer and/or paid experience, or completion
of a 4-year degree in Deaf Studies or related field
Licenses / Certificates
• Interpreters are required by their profession to work towards and
seek various levels of professional certification that are
recognized on a state and national level as being appropriate in a
post-secondary setting, including but not limited to NIC
Certification granted by RID (Registry of Interpreters for the
Deaf).
• National Interpreter Certification (NIC) preferred, not
required.
Application Procedures
Click "Apply Now" to complete the CSULB Online Employment
Application.
Please fill out the application completely. It is important that
all sections of the online application are completed fully and
accurately. Be sure to include all relevant education and
experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you
meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Physical Summary
Light work - Job involves some lifting of medium
weight objects (10-20 pounds) and/or 10% - 20% of the job involves
standing or walking.
Additional Information
CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions
(i.e. H-1B Visas).
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be
completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB will
make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if
the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it
is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified
information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background
check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee
who was conditionally offered the position.
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated
reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in
CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of
employment.
Equal Employment Statement
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB
provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful
discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color,
ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB
complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of
the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California
Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art.
I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable
state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's
Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential
treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status,
and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all
university programs, policies, and practices.
California State University Long Beach expects respectful,
professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of
harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated
appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility
and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected
of all employees.
Accommodations
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees
with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or
requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the
application or hiring process should contact
StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.
Out of State Employment Policy
California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system,
is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires
all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of
California.
As of January 1, 2022 the https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/10899725/latest/"
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Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform
CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Application Closes: 01 January 2027
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