Sign Language Interpreter

at  California State University Long Beach

Job no: 545387
Work type: Staff
Location: Long Beach
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Temporary, Part Time
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.
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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
Ability to adjust to a wide spectrum of needs and possess a high degree of linguistic, cognitive, and technical skill. Must have a general knowledge of Deaf Culture. Must be flexible to changing class modality (in person class changes to online; a space will be provided for remote interpreting). While interpreters are primarily assigned to assist registered BMAC students, there may be occasions when it is deemed suitable to provide interpreting services to other campus partners, such as faculty, staff, and university guests. Must be able to work across the spectrum of sign modalities, from ASL to signed English. Must have strong attention to detail, excellent listening skills, and a solid grasp of English grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation.
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 regarding skill level, topic familiarity, and diversity in consumers and settings. Ability to work effectively with consumers. Must adhere to industry-recognized Professional Code of Ethics and Standards for Professional Practice and Confidentiality. Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with students, faculty, staff, campus officials, and guests in classroom assignments including various campus events and functions.
Must have oral communication skills to communicate diplomatically and effectively with co-workers, staff, and departmental staff. 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 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. Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion including evidence of equity mindedness in previous experience. Experience with utilizing an equity lens in employment practices and respectful interactions with others.
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

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.

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.

Division
Bob Murphy Access Center (BMAC)
Compensation
The salary range for this classification is $45.20 to $74.97 per hour.
Time Base
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
Application Procedures
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• 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