American Sign Language Interpreter

Florida Atlantic University • Boca Raton, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University is seeking an American Sign Language Interpreter in Boca Raton, Florida. This OPS part-time position provides ASL interpretation services to support a deaf faculty member within the College of Medicine, facilitating communication during meetings, presentations, conferences, research activities, trainings, and other university-related events. The role involves interpreting in medical education, healthcare, scientific research, and academic settings, and may include both in-person and virtual meetings. The position is temporary and paid from OPS funds. It offers $55.00 per hour for up to 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and English.
• RID Certification (NIC or CI/CT), or equivalent professional credentials.
• Experience providing ASL interpretation services in higher education, healthcare, medical, scientific, or research settings.
• Strong knowledge of professional interpreting practices and ethics.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to accurately interpret complex medical and scientific terminology.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students at all levels.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service, organizational, and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a higher education institution, medical school, or hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and professional ASL interpretation for faculty meetings, presentations, seminars, and departmental events.
• Interpret communications involving medical education, healthcare, scientific research, and academic discussions.
• Facilitate communication between the faculty member and colleagues, students, researchers, healthcare professionals, and external collaborators.
• Review meeting materials and presentation content in advance when available to become familiar with technical terminology and subject matter.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding research activities, patient-related information, and university business in accordance with applicable privacy and confidentiality requirements.
• Collaborate with faculty and departmental staff to coordinate interpretation needs and scheduling.
• Attend in-person and virtual meetings as needed.
• Adhere to the professional standards and code of ethics established by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID).
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED