Sign Language Interpreter - Multi-Lingual - Hrly/Int POOL (DSA)

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.

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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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Multi-language Interpreters must be competent in three languages and their regional varieties, understand and apply a variety of cultural norms, and seamlessly communicate between three languages in real time. Must have a general knowledge of Deaf Culture. Must be able to work across the spectrum of sign modalities, from ASL to signed English. Must be competent in three languages and their regional varieties, understand and apply a variety of cultural norms, and seamlessly communicate between three languages in real time.

Ability to adjust to a wide spectrum of needs and possess a high degree of linguistic, cognitive, and technical skill. Must have strong attention to detail, excellent listening skills, and a solid grasp of English grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation. Must possess strong receptive and expressive communication skills as well as understand the message, convey the register, tone, intent, and content of the speaker. They must be able to accurately convey information from one language to another. Must possess the ability to accept an assignment with regard to skill level, topic familiarity, and diversity in consumers and settings.

Ability to work effectively with consumers. Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with students, faculty, staff, campus officials, and guests in classroom assignments including various campus events and functions. Ability to readily traverse the campus to provide interpreting within various settings including but not limited to classrooms, lecture halls, health services, housing, outdoor spaces, theatres, labs, etc. Ability to work effectively and productively as part of a team through close collaboration and coordination with colleagues. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and maintain a positive and respectful attitude. Ability to consistently report to work on time prepared to perform the duties of the position.

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.

• 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.

• Minimum 2 years volunteer and/or paid experience, or completion of a 4-year degree in Deaf Studies or related field.

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.

Division

Division of Student Affairs (DSA)

Compensation

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

Time Base

Hourly/intermittent on call temporary position.  Successful candidates may be appointed for a few days and up