Computer Aided Transcriber)

California State University•Fullerton, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

California State University, Fullerton’s Office of Disability Support Services (DSS) seeks an hourly ASL Interpreter, Realtime Captioner, or Computer Aided Transcriber to provide communication access for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students, faculty, staff, and the campus community. Under DSS direction, the role provides professional interpreting services in academic and university settings, including classroom instruction, meetings, campus events, and other university-sponsored activities. The interpreter accurately conveys spoken and signed communication, follows professional standards, and collaborates with DSS staff to support consistent and effective access. Other duties may be assigned. This is a temporary, intermittent, non-benefited position ending on or before June 30, 2027, with possible annual renewal depending on funding and program needs. The schedule is Monday through Saturday and may vary with departmental needs, including early morning, evening, and weekend hours. The position requires flexibility and availability according to student accommodation needs and assignments. Because most courses and university activities are in person, on-campus availability is required. The position may involve ASL interpreting, realtime captioning, or computer-aided transcription assignments. Interpreters must maintain current Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification throughout employment. A satisfactory background check is required. The stated classification salary range is $19.37–$194.60 per hour; the hiring range, depending on qualifications, is not anticipated to exceed $19.37–$75.00 per hour.

Requirements

Ability to hear spoken English and working knowledge of interpreting ASL and/or English sign systems as required by the student or assignment.
Ability to interpret and transliterate between ASL and sign systems and spoken English at the speed required by the assignment.
Ability to accurately convey a consumer’s message, including its register, tone, intent, and content.
Ability to work in varied settings, including classrooms, conferences, and one-on-one meetings, with people from diverse backgrounds.
Knowledge of Deaf Culture and the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct.
A combination of formal training and relevant documented interpreting experience demonstrating skills appropriate to assigned work; typically, this includes graduation from an interpreter training program and/or relevant documented interpreting experience.
For realtime captioning: ability to caption at a minimum of 180 words per minute with a high level of accuracy.
For realtime captioning: proficiency in using, maintaining, and troubleshooting court reporting steno equipment, realtime software, and computer systems and equipment.
For realtime captioning: ability to develop, maintain, and use a thorough dictionary and to listen for continuity, sense, and detail while translating.
For realtime captioning: ability to write in real time without conflicts, use punctuation, maintain accuracy in fast-paced situations, and apply advanced editing skills.
For realtime captioning: comprehensive knowledge of English grammar, syntax, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation, and working knowledge of language and vocabulary used in assigned situations.
For realtime captioning: formal training in court reporting and steno methods sufficient to meet position requirements.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound professional judgment, and adhere to professional ethical standards.
Must maintain current Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification throughout employment.
Must satisfactorily complete a background check, including a criminal records check.
Availability and flexibility to provide services according to student accommodation needs and departmental assignments, including on-campus services.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and/or completion of upper-division coursework in a related field.
Extensive professional experience providing ASL interpreting services in higher education, particularly in university academic and instructional environments.
Ability to adapt interpreting techniques to a broad range of communication needs, preferences, and settings.
Advanced linguistic, cognitive, and technical interpreting skills, including conveying complex academic concepts and specialized terminology across disciplines.
Experience working with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing populations and collaborating with faculty, staff, and interpreting professionals.
Familiarity with university policies, academic procedures, instructional environments, and technology supporting in-person and remote interpreting.
Familiarity with higher education through attendance at or graduation from a four-year college or university.
Completion of a recognized interpreter training program and/or relevant documented professional interpreting experience demonstrating the required competencies.
Two years of relevant interpreting experience in a variety of settings.
Proficiency in ASL and English, including interpreting and transliterating between ASL, English-based sign systems, and spoken English as appropriate.
Ability to convey complex academic concepts and specialized terminology while preserving the original message’s meaning, register, tone, and intent.
Ability to interpret in classroom instruction, individual meetings, campus events, and in-person or virtual environments.
Thorough knowledge of Deaf culture and interpreting techniques, and the RID Code of Professional Conduct.
Ability to work independently and as part of an interpreting team, and to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners.
Ability to prepare for assignments, manage changing schedules, and communicate service-related concerns.

Responsibilities

Facilitate effective communication access between Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students, faculty, staff, and the campus community.
Provide professional ASL interpreting services in classrooms, meetings, campus events, and other university-sponsored activities.
Accurately convey spoken and signed communication, including the register, tone, intent, and content of messages.
Interpret or transliterate between ASL and sign systems and spoken English as required by the assignment.
For captioning assignments, produce accurate realtime captions and maintain and use captioning equipment, software, and a thorough dictionary.
Collaborate with DSS staff and other interpreting professionals to ensure consistent and effective communication access.
Prepare for assignments, communicate service-related concerns, and follow DSS and university policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable professional standards and ethical codes.
Perform other duties as assigned.