Staff Interpreter

CSU Careers•San José, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is on a 10/12 Pay Plan, which means working 10 months per year, yet having salary paid out over 12 months. Salary is reflective of a 0.8 FTE. The Accessible Education Center (AEC) is seeking a skilled and dedicated Staff Interpreter to support Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. Reporting to the Director of the Accessible Education Center, this position provides high-quality interpreting and transliterating services across a variety of academic settings, including complex and specialized coursework.

Requirements

Possess highly developed skills in American Sign Language (ASL) and other communication modes pertaining to the Deaf & Hard of Hearing population
Knowledge of complex subject matter that provides fluent, accurate, and specific translation while performing as an educational Interpreter
Working knowledge of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) code of professional conduct
Ability to maintain confidentiality, adhere to RID Code of Conduct, and appropriately handle sensitive communications with students, employees and external agencies
Ability to maintain RID Certification
Ability to perform accurately in a detail-oriented environment
Ability to compose and appropriately format correspondence and reports
Ability to maintain RID Certification as per classification requirement
Possess strong organizational skills
Demonstrated knowledge of Deaf culture and working knowledge of the Deaf Community
Ability to advocate effectively for students with disabilities working with university personnel
Excellent customer service and public relations skills with strong oral and sign language communication skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Graduation from a four-year (4) college or university may be essential to provide interpreting services at a level required for the position assignments
Certificate of completion of an accredited Interpreter Preparation Program and National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Certification is required (e.g., CI/CT or NAD or NIC)
Two (2) years of relevant documented interpreting experience in a variety of settings usually are needed to perform at the level required for position assignments

Nice To Haves

Completion of an accredited Interpreter Preparation Program as well as a Bachelor of Arts Degree
A wide acquaintance with academic higher education through attendance at a post-secondary educational institution may be essential to fully comprehend and accurately interpret the concepts, language, and vocabulary used in the assigned instructional, academic and/or administrative situations

Responsibilities

Provide professional American Sign Language (ASL) and voice interpreting services in undergraduate, graduate, and specialized classes
Adapt interpreting to technical and discipline-specific subject matter
Maintain a flexible schedule to meet student needs
Assist with scheduling interpreters and Real-time Captioners