Sign Language Interpreter (Hourly), Level III - Office of AccessABILITY (Multiple Positions)

City University of New York • New York, NY

35d • $57

About The Position

Employees in this title provide various interpretation services for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. These employees facilitate communication between spoken and signed languages for and between deaf or hard of hearing students and faculty, staff and other students. Employees in this title interpret a broad range of content areas covered in the liberal arts, technical, and other curricula offered by the various CUNY colleges. Employees may perform other related duties, and on occasion may provide similar services to college employees. Assignments are conducted in spoken English and/or American Sign Language. There are four levels of this title, which differ by complexity of work assignments and demonstrated competence. For further information, detailed job specifications are available on: www.cuny.edu (search for "Classified Civil Service Job Descriptions"). In addition to Level II responsibilities (general classroom interpreting and support services), Level III Interpreters will: Provide advanced-level interpreting services in courses with unpredictable complexity, including but not limited to: + Upper-level mathematics + Advanced sciences + Honors courses and capstone seminars + Courses with specialized terminology and rapid alternation of speakers Interpret in non-classroom settings requiring high linguistic precision and fluency, such as: + Guest lectures and academic conferences + Campus-wide meetings and official events + Student-led presentations and performances + Cultural, political, or high-profile campus programs Work collaboratively with faculty, advisors, and administrative staff to ensure accuracy and access. Maintain professional conduct, confidentiality, and communication in accordance with RID standards and college policies.

Requirements

• Must meet all Level II qualifications, including demonstrated proficiency in educational interpreting and familiarity with postsecondary settings.
• Required: Valid and current certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID).
• All persons must meet the requirements for Level II. In addition, all persons must be in possession of a certificate of proficiency issued by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) (wwww.rid.org); or a certification of proficiency issued by the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) (www.nad.org).

Nice To Haves

• Experience interpreting in high-stakes or public-facing environments preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with a commitment to access and equity.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced-level interpreting services in courses with unpredictable complexity, including but not limited to: Upper-level mathematics, Advanced sciences, Honors courses and capstone seminars, Courses with specialized terminology and rapid alternation of speakers
• Interpret in non-classroom settings requiring high linguistic precision and fluency, such as: Guest lectures and academic conferences, Campus-wide meetings and official events, Student-led presentations and performances, Cultural, political, or high-profile campus programs
• Work collaboratively with faculty, advisors, and administrative staff to ensure accuracy and access.
• Maintain professional conduct, confidentiality, and communication in accordance with RID standards and college policies.

Benefits

• CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development.
• We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off.
• Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
• CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification.
• Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans.
• Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits.
• Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees