American Sign Language Interpreter
About The Position
Provide interpretation between English and American Sign Language for students, faculty, staff, and guests of the university. Note: This is a part-time position 17.5 hours per week. What you'll do in this position: Skill/Certification levels as noted below (Utah Professional certification, Utah Master certification, RID CI certification, or RID CT certification Ability to hear auditory information at a normal level with or without auditory aids. Ability to hear, comprehend, and retain working memory, auditory stimuli. Arrange seating, standing, or other positioning to ensure unobstructed visual communication. Ensure lighting and auditory reception is appropriate to facilitate effective communication. Mediate understanding cross culturally and bi-linguistically. Inform parties involved when discrepancies in communication exist because of cultural or linguistic variation. Provide interpretation for classes of moderate complexity Can work independently in the course (while compensating for the linguistic acumen of the student)
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or equivalent
- A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
- Ability to hear auditory information at a normal level with or without auditory aids.
- Ability to hear, comprehend, and retain working memory, auditory stimuli.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited institution in any field of study.
Responsibilities
- Provide interpretation between English and American Sign Language
- Arrange seating, standing, or other positioning to ensure unobstructed visual communication.
- Ensure lighting and auditory reception is appropriate to facilitate effective communication.
- Mediate understanding cross culturally and bi-linguistically.
- Inform parties involved when discrepancies in communication exist because of cultural or linguistic variation.
- Provide interpretation for classes of moderate complexity
- Can work independently in the course (while compensating for the linguistic acumen of the student)
Benefits
- Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
- Access to the library
- Free on-campus parking
- Free UTA pass
- Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
