Sign Language Interpreter - part-time
Core
Provide interpretation between English and American Sign Language for students, faculty, staff, and guests across the university.
Role type
Sign Language Interpreter (part-time)
Builds
Accessible communication for university classes and events
Domain
Education / Deaf/Hard of Hearing Services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
American Sign Language (ASL), English, hearing ability, cross-cultural mediation, visual communication setup, lighting and auditory reception management
Preferred skills
Bachelor or Master degree, mentoring lower-skill interpreters
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Arrange seating and positioning for unobstructed visual communication; ensure appropriate lighting and auditory reception; mediate understanding cross-culturally and bi-linguistically; inform parties of communication discrepancies; provide interpretation for classes of varying complexity (simple, moderate, advanced); mentor interpreters of lower skill levels
Seniority
Entry to Senior, hands-on IC