Job Summary

The Multi-Lingual Sign Language Interpreter 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.)

Multi-lingual Sign Language Interpreters must be competent in three or more languages and their regional varieties (rather than two), understand and apply a variety of cultural norms, and seamlessly communicate between ASL and at least two spoken languages in real time.

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

The salary range for this classification is $75.00 to $77.18 per hour.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled multi-language interpreter who is fluent in three languages, including their regional varieties, and can seamlessly interpret between them in real time. They demonstrate a strong understanding of Deaf Culture and can work effectively across a range of sign modalities, from ASL to Signed English. They skillfully apply cultural norms and accurately convey meaning, register, tone, and intent while ensuring clear and precise communication across languages.

The ideal candidate possesses exceptional linguistic, cognitive, and technical abilities, along with strong attention to detail, active listening skills, and a solid command of English grammar and usage. They adapt easily to diverse consumers, topics, and settings, exercising sound judgment when accepting assignments. Additionally, they work collaboratively and professionally with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners, navigate various campus environments with ease, maintain positive working relationships, and consistently report to work prepared, punctual, and ready to perform their duties.

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

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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.