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ASL Interpreter
- Translation, Localization, Interpretation Jobs
- Management (incl. project, product management & human resources)
- Education, Training, Teaching, Science Jobs
Description
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Manage interpreting schedule in a manner that serves the campus efficiently.
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Identify scheduling conflict and provide recommended solutions.
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Serve as the lead on Staff and Faculty ADA and Accessibility committees and initiative.
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Interpretation for upper-division culture and literature courses taught in English. These courses are available to non-signers and do not have ASL language pre-requisites. Some are or are being proposed to meet College and Campus Curriculum requirements.
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Interpretation for meetings with students to discuss issues regarding grades, class standing and other necessary requirements with an interpreter present to ensure understanding.
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Mentoring advanced student TAs and interns. The program, like all languages in the department, offers opportunities to assist in lower-level courses and to do teaching internships in those courses to advanced students interested in teaching, translation, and interpretation. As these activities often involve voicing, mentoring by a professional in the field is essential.
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Provide interpretation to facilitate integration of the ASL faculty into the life of the department, the college, the university, and the community - Provide interpretation that would facilitate access by the campus and community to the offerings, opportunities, and culture of the ASL program and faculty.
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Interpretation during regularly scheduled staff meetings.
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Interpretation during campus events attended by Facilities Services staff Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
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Working knowledge of higher educational settings/environments.
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Demonstrated knowledge of Deaf culture and communication styles.
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Knowledge / familiarity with the role of the professional interpreter, and RID’s Code of Professional Conduct.
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Knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), specifically as it applies to Deaf/HH individuals. - Knowledge of educational programs and the lexicon of advanced university level courses.
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Strong Sign-to-Voice skills. Excellence in reception and voicing in the university context.
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Knowledge of and ability to assess and apply technology to perform the requirements of the position; ability to effectively utilize a variety of computer software applications, which may include but are not limited to e-mail, Internet, word processing, electronic calendar, presentation development, spreadsheet, database, etc.; willingness to stay current and develop skills as needed.
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Ability to be flexible, particularly in relation to weekly scheduling of interpreting assignments; occasional evening / weekend work required.
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Ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of interpreting services consumers.
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Ability to respond effectively and positively to feedback.
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Ability to work cooperatively with others and to participate effectively in a team setting.
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Strong, positive interpersonal skills and leadership skills.
Responsibilities
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Proficient knowledge required in American Sign Language.
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Ability to use computers efficiently.
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Ability and willingness to learn programs needed in the ELC and tutor students in the same skills.
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Ability to set a schedule and keep scheduled hours.
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Ability to explain and demonstrate Deaf cultural norms for ASL students.
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Ability to explain how and why things are signed the way they are in ASL.
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Good interpersonal skills. In particular, we are looking for someone to help students express themselves in their target language.
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Demonstrated proficiency with student learning and academic success.
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Experience working with freshmen and transfer students in a higher education environment.
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Experience working with high-need students in a tutoring, mentoring, or advising capacity.
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Experience working with diverse populations in a multi-cultural environment that is committed to diversity and equity in education.
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Experience supporting peers in developing collaborative learning techniques.
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Ability to escalate and communicate concerns, issues, ideas, and improvements to supervisor.
Hard Skills
- Windows operating system
- Relationship building
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Learning and development
- Process improvement
- Advanced language knowledge
- Advanced writing skills
- Proofreading and editing skills
Soft Skills
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Listening
- Skilled Collaborator
- Innovation
We offer
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Medical insurance, with the lowest cost option being $0 to the employee
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Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
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Generous paid vacation and sick time accruals (14.67 hours of vacation and 10 hours of sick accrued per month, prorated if part-time)
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Mandatory retirement plans. Employees contribute 5% of their annual compensation. CU doubles that and contributes 10%
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Tuition Assistant Benefit available to you or a dependent
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Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment
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Off Campus Housing Resources
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Salary Range: Generally starting at $38,000 - $42,500
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Work Location: Hybrid (20% remote, 80% on-site(subject to change))