Staff Interpreter (CHI)

OVERVIEW: Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, and multicultural institution of higher education dedicated to the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world. As part of the university, the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center is a federally funded center that operates exemplary elementary and secondary education programs for deaf and hard of hearing students as well as national outreach programs which develop and disseminate innovative curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide, and provide information, training, and technical assistance to parents and professionals serving children from birth through age 21.

 

Staff Interpreter (CHI)

Regular

 

Pay Type:

Salary

 

Exempt Status:

Yes

 

Compensation Grade (Track/Level):

T3

 

Hiring Range (Commensurate with experience and qualifications):

$90,555.00-$120,739.00

 

Salary Ranges:

All Compensation Grades

 

Supervisory Organization (Department):

Interpreter Staff

 

Summary:

Reporting to the Senior Interpreting Administrator, the Staff Interpreter (Certified Hearing Interpreter) supports the Gallaudet Interpreting Service (GIS) in providing communication access services for students, staff, faculty, alumni, and visitors for both Gallaudet University and the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center.

 

Job Description:

Interpreting Skills and Language Proficiency Expectations 

• Provides professional and accurate interpreting services to the Gallaudet community and a wide variety of settings as assigned. 

• Prepares for each assignment by reviewing scheduled assignments ahead of time, reviewing all materials available for each assignment, seeking out additional prep to support well rounded content knowledge, meeting with presenters, faculty, and event coordinators to review content, discuss logistics, and determine appropriate interpreting needs for each environment, including co-interpreting needs. 

• Regularly and consistently develops breadth and depth of interpreting competency between one or more language pairs, including American Sign Language and English. 

• Engages in ongoing self-assessment of skill and works with the supervisor to identify and determine areas of focus and skill growth; and collaborates with the GIS scheduling office to request assignments that provide continued growth opportunities, and incorporates goals as part of yearly performance evaluation process.

Professional and Behavioral Expectations

• Adheres to the RID/NAD Code of Professional Conduct at all times by maintaining the strictest level of confidentiality for all interpreting assignments, demonstrating respect for consumers and colleagues, and abiding by all other tenets of the CPC. 

• Provides interpreting services without regard for personal benefit and in a manner that fosters consumer autonomy. 

• Adheres to Gallaudet University code of conduct as outlined in the University Administration & Operations Manual; and conducts self appropriately in all interpersonal communications.

• Practices direct conflict resolution when necessary to foster and maintain a positive space.

• Maintains and submits all required employment-related documentation in a timely manner by reading and responding, as needed, to all emails from both the University and GIS, and completing conflict of interest, internet security, and annual compliance training within the given deadlines.

• Maintains interpreting credentials and supports the Belonging and Engagement missions.

• Meets regularly with the supervisor to review performance and activities, including but not limited to progress on performance and professional goals, consumer feedback and evaluations, operations and scheduling input according to established practices within the depart