ASL Interpreter Part-Time

Ivy Tech Community College•Columbus, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is on an as needed basis. A weekly schedule is established each semester, which will require flexibility to support student schedules, including the opportunities to work weekdays Monday through Friday within the hours of 8am to 10pm and occasionally on the weekends. This position is critical in providing interpreting services for signed and spoken discourse in classrooms, meetings, interviews, and other on campus events. Interpreters must possess fluent American Sign Language and spoken English language skills, accurate interpreting skills, and thorough knowledge of and adherence to the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct. The successful candidates will be included in a pool of in-house part-time interpreters. When the new hire process is completed, assignments will be sent that may be accepted or decline depending on availability. There are no minimum requirements for hours worked to maintain the status of part-time interpreter.

Requirements

An Associates, Bachelors or Masters level degree OR 3 years of Professional Interpreting Experience
Proficiency in American Sign Language and English
Nationally and Sate certified or working towards certification
Must demonstrate ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.

Responsibilities

Provide interpreting services to Ivy Tech students, faculty, staff and visitors.
Engage in preparation and effective customer relations
Interpret signed and spoken discourse in classroom and non-academic assignments, with clients who use a wide variety of language modalities. (An interpreting/transliterating skills assessment may be part of the interview process.)
Assess language needs of all clientele and adjust interpreting to ensure accurate and effective communication
Meet with interpreter coordinator, preview available materials, and research additional resources to prepare for assignments; confirm all assignments with interpreter coordinator
Maintain accurate timesheets in Ivy Tech’s time reporting system
Communicate in a professional manner in all settings
Complete Ivy Lead Trainings in a timely manner
Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned.
All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.