Designated ASL Interpreter

Penn State University • University Park, PA

78d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are searching for an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter to join our team at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. This part-time position will provide services for ARL employee(s) who have hearing loss by facilitating, supporting, and maximizing collaborations within ARL, the University, visitors, sponsors, and other stakeholders in a variety of research settings, at both on and off-site locations. ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in ASL/English Interpreting or related degree plus three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Fluency in ASL
• Demonstrated success with active listening and analyzing language quickly to interpret tone, emotion, and context accurately
• Knowledge of RID and NAD standards, ethics, and code of conduct, and willingness to become certified/maintain certification in RID and/or NAD
• Ability to maintain a constant and high level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Willingness to obtain and maintain a government security clearance at the secret level

Nice To Haves

• Certification from RID and/or NAD
• Experience in a University or research setting
• Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required

Responsibilities

• Simultaneously interpret/transliterate from English into American Sign Language, as well as from American Sign Language into English
• Contribute to the assessment of accessible meetings and events; recommend changes for improvements
• Maintain awareness of best practices, emerging trends, issues, and legislation related to interpreter services
• Operate in accordance with the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) and National Association of the Deaf (NAD) code of professional conduct, with emphasis applied to maintaining confidentiality

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree