Staff Interpreter

at  California State University

Job no: 538334
Work type: Staff
Location: San José
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Part Time, Student Services

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.
  The Staff Interpreter performs duties under direction of the Director of Accessible Education Center and the supervision of the Coordinator of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services. The Staff Interpreter independently provides interpreting and transliterating services and support to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in undergraduate, graduate, and advanced level classes as well as in specialized classes, remedial and complex coursework.

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 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

• Provides professional interpreting services using ASL and voice interpretation, to students in highly technical and specialized fields as curriculum required
• Maintains a flexible work schedule to meet varying demands of student enrollment
• Assists in scheduling hourly-intermittent interpreters and Real-time Captioners as requested by the Coordinator