Sign Language Interpreter- Hrly/Int POOL (DSA)

CSU Careers • Long Beach, CA

8d • $45 - $75

About The Position

Join the vibrant community at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)! Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus—one of the largest in the CSU system—serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic and research initiatives. As a member of the CSULB community, you’ll experience a dynamic environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference. Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastal relaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches, year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenient access to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It’s an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying everything Southern California has to offer. Join the California State University (CSU) and explore career opportunities that advance student success and strengthen California’s future—offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth. Watch to learn more Job Summary Sign language interpreters facilitate the communication and integration of deaf and hard-of-hearing, or otherwise disabled students and consumers (including faculty, staff and university guests) into the classroom, other instructional settings, and into the university community either by way of American Sign language (ASL), or Signed English, Transliteration (a manual, oral or tactile system of communication.) Furthermore, the incumbent provides services that are equitable, inclusive and provide culturally sensitive services that enhance the quality of campus life. This position uses a student centered and equity minded approach in all communication and service efforts.

Requirements

• Sign language interpreters are required to complete an Interpreter Training Program (ITP) or have an equivalent level of experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ volunteer and/or paid experience, or completion of a 4-year degree in Deaf Studies or related field
• Interpreters are required by their profession to work towards and seek various levels of professional certification that are recognized on a state and national level as being appropriate in a post-secondary setting, including but not limited to NIC Certification granted by RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf).
• Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
• Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.
• Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Nice To Haves

• National Interpreter Certification (NIC) preferred, not required.
• The ideal candidate demonstrates the ability to adapt to a wide range of interpreting needs and possesses strong linguistic, cognitive, and technical skills. They have a general knowledge of Deaf Culture and can work across the full spectrum of sign modalities, from ASL to Signed English. The candidate is flexible and able to transition between in‑person and remote interpreting as class modalities change, and is willing to provide interpreting support not only for registered BMAC students but also, when appropriate, for faculty, staff, and university guests. Additionally, the ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, excellent listening skills, and a solid command of English grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation. They demonstrate strong receptive and expressive communication skills, accurately conveying message content, register, tone, and intent across languages. The candidate exercises sound judgment when accepting assignments based on skill level, topic familiarity, and consumer diversity, adheres to professional ethical standards and confidentiality requirements, and builds effective, respectful relationships with students, faculty, staff, campus officials, and guests across classroom and campus event settings.

Responsibilities

• Sign language interpreters provide communication access by conveying verbal information into a mode of communication best understood by the deaf, hard-of-hearing and/or otherwise disabled students, faculty, staff and university guests.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees