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ASL Interpreter

Description

Manage interpreting schedule in a manner that serves the campus efficiently.
Identify scheduling conflict and provide recommended solutions.
Serve as the lead on Staff and Faculty ADA and Accessibility committees and initiative.
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.
Interpretation for meetings with students to discuss issues regarding grades, class standing and other necessary requirements with an interpreter present to ensure understanding.
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.
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.
Interpretation during regularly scheduled staff meetings.
Interpretation during campus events attended by Facilities Services staff Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
Working knowledge of higher educational settings/environments.
Demonstrated knowledge of Deaf culture and communication styles.
Knowledge / familiarity with the role of the professional interpreter, and RID’s Code of Professional Conduct.
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.
Strong Sign-to-Voice skills. Excellence in reception and voicing in the university context.
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.
Ability to be flexible, particularly in relation to weekly scheduling of interpreting assignments; occasional evening / weekend work required.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of interpreting services consumers.
Ability to respond effectively and positively to feedback.
Ability to work cooperatively with others and to participate effectively in a team setting.
Strong, positive interpersonal skills and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Proficient knowledge required in American Sign Language.
Ability to use computers efficiently.
Ability and willingness to learn programs needed in the ELC and tutor students in the same skills.
Ability to set a schedule and keep scheduled hours.
Ability to explain and demonstrate Deaf cultural norms for ASL students.
Ability to explain how and why things are signed the way they are in ASL.
Good interpersonal skills. In particular, we are looking for someone to help students express themselves in their target language.
Demonstrated proficiency with student learning and academic success.
Experience working with freshmen and transfer students in a higher education environment.
Experience working with high-need students in a tutoring, mentoring, or advising capacity.
Experience working with diverse populations in a multi-cultural environment that is committed to diversity and equity in education.
Experience supporting peers in developing collaborative learning techniques.
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

University of Colorado

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Language American
Experience level Entry Level
Job type Full Time
Salary 42500$ / Per Year
CountryUnited States of America

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We offer

Medical insurance, with the lowest cost option being $0 to the employee
Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
Generous paid vacation and sick time accruals (14.67 hours of vacation and 10 hours of sick accrued per month, prorated if part-time)
Mandatory retirement plans. Employees contribute 5% of their annual compensation. CU doubles that and contributes 10%
Tuition Assistant Benefit available to you or a dependent
Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment
Off Campus Housing Resources
Salary Range: Generally starting at $38,000 - $42,500
Work Location: Hybrid (20% remote, 80% on-site(subject to change))

ASL Interpreter

Description

Manage interpreting schedule in a manner that serves the campus efficiently.

Identify scheduling conflict and provide recommended solutions.

Serve as the lead on Staff and Faculty ADA and Accessibility committees and initiative.

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.

Interpretation for meetings with students to discuss issues regarding grades, class standing and other necessary requirements with an interpreter present to ensure understanding.

Interpretation during regularly scheduled staff meetings.

Interpretation during campus events attended by Facilities Services staff Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

Working knowledge of higher educational settings/environments.

Demonstrated knowledge of Deaf culture and communication styles.

Knowledge / familiarity with the role of the professional interpreter, and RID’s Code of Professional Conduct.

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.

Strong Sign-to-Voice skills. Excellence in reception and voicing in the university context.

Ability to be flexible, particularly in relation to weekly scheduling of interpreting assignments; occasional evening / weekend work required.

Ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of interpreting services consumers.

Ability to respond effectively and positively to feedback.

Ability to work cooperatively with others and to participate effectively in a team setting.

Strong, positive interpersonal skills and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Proficient knowledge required in American Sign Language.

Ability to use computers efficiently.

Ability and willingness to learn programs needed in the ELC and tutor students in the same skills.

Ability to set a schedule and keep scheduled hours.

Ability to explain and demonstrate Deaf cultural norms for ASL students.

Ability to explain how and why things are signed the way they are in ASL.

Good interpersonal skills. In particular, we are looking for someone to help students express themselves in their target language.

Demonstrated proficiency with student learning and academic success.

Experience working with freshmen and transfer students in a higher education environment.

Experience working with high-need students in a tutoring, mentoring, or advising capacity.

Experience working with diverse populations in a multi-cultural environment that is committed to diversity and equity in education.

Experience supporting peers in developing collaborative learning techniques.

Ability to escalate and communicate concerns, issues, ideas, and improvements to supervisor.

Hard Skills

Soft Skills

We offer

Medical insurance, with the lowest cost option being $0 to the employee

Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance

Generous paid vacation and sick time accruals (14.67 hours of vacation and 10 hours of sick accrued per month, prorated if part-time)

Mandatory retirement plans. Employees contribute 5% of their annual compensation. CU doubles that and contributes 10%

Tuition Assistant Benefit available to you or a dependent

Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment

Off Campus Housing Resources

Salary Range: Generally starting at $38,000 - $42,500

Work Location: Hybrid (20% remote, 80% on-site(subject to change))