Staff Interpreter

Job Summary

*This position is on a 10/12 Pay Plan, which means working 10 months per year, yet having salary paid out over 12 months. Salary is reflective of a 0.8 FTE.*

The Accessible Education Center (AEC) is seeking a skilled and dedicated Staff Interpreter to support Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. Reporting to the Director of the Accessible Education Center, this position provides high-quality interpreting and transliterating services across a variety of academic settings, including complex and specialized coursework.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional American Sign Language (ASL) and voice interpreting services in undergraduate, graduate, and specialized classes
• Adapt interpreting to technical and discipline-specific subject matter
• Maintain a flexible schedule to meet student needs
• Assist with scheduling interpreters and Real-time Captioners

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Possess highly developed skills in American Sign Language (ASL) and other communication modes pertaining to the Deaf & Hard of Hearing population
• Knowledge of complex subject matter that provides fluent, accurate, and specific translation while performing as an educational Interpreter
• Working knowledge of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) code of professional conduct
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, adhere to RID Code of Conduct, and appropriately handle sensitive communications with students, employees and external agencies
• Ability to maintain RID Certification
• Ability to perform accurately in a detail-oriented environment
• Ability to compose and appropriately format correspondence and reports
• Ability to maintain RID Certification as per classification requirement
• Possess strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of Deaf culture and working knowledge of the Deaf Community
• Ability to advocate effectively for students with disabilities working with university personnel
• Excellent customer service and public relations skills with strong oral and sign language communication skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year (4) college or university may be essential to provide interpreting services at a level required for the position assignments
• Certificate of completion of an accredited Interpreter Preparation Program and National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Certification is required (e.g., CI/CT or NAD or NIC)
• Two (2) years of relevant documented interpreting experience in a variety of settings usually are needed to perform at the level required for position assignments

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Interpreter Preparation Program as well as a Bachelor of Arts Degree
• A wide acquaintance with academic higher education through attendance at a post-secondary educational institution may be essential to fully comprehend and accurately interpret the concepts, language, and vocabulary used in the assigned instructional, academic and/or administrative situations