American Sign Language Interpreter (S03017P)

University of Texas at Arlington, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Arlington, TEXAS
Deadline: ;

Position Information


Posting Number S03017P
Position Title American Sign Language Interpreter (S03017P)
Department Students with Disabilities
Location Arlington
Job Family Student Success
Position Status Full-time
Work Hours Standard
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.
Exposure to all weather conditions
UTA currently requires periodic COVID-19 testing for all employees
Open to External and Internal
FLSA
Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.
Duration Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis Monthly
Benefits Eligible Yes
Job Summary
To provide sign language interpreting/transliterating services for classroom, laboratory, academic related and other University of Texas at Arlington activities as assigned. All activities shall promote ensuring equal access for students and compliance with the Americans Disabilities Act Amendments Act (2008) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act in academic programs at the university. To maintain an interpreting/transliterating case load of deaf/hard of hearing students who are registered with the SAR Center, and to interact with others on campus as needed to facilitate equal communication access for deaf/hard of hearing students and provide related resources for faculty and staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide interpreting /transliterating services. Maintain a regular schedule of interpreting/transliterating services for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students registered with the SAR Center. Accept regular or substitute disability accommodations assignments for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students as necessary. Assist interpreter coordinator with scheduling and dispatching interpreter assignments. Assist SAR Center in creating an atmosphere of cordiality and service for staff, program participants and other guests of the university. Preforming other duties as assigned by the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Accessibility Specialist and Director of the SAR Center. Provide information and referral to SAR Center for students requesting services and accommodations. Attend and participate in conferences, meetings, in-service training, and workshops on and off campus. Communicate effectively in person, by email, and in online/virtual platforms. Participate in Deaf/Hard of Hearing related outreach activities. Participate in activities, when possible, within the Division of Student Affairs. Provide basic office coverage of unit when needed.
Required Qualifications
Sign language interpreter certification. Five (5) years of general interpreting experience. Strict compliance with RID/NIC/BEI Code of Professional Conduct for Interpreters. Flexible availability for morning/afternoon/night/weekend scheduling.
Preferred Qualifications
College degree. Two (2) years of post-secondary interpreting experience.
Working Conditions
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Working Title
EEO Statement

UTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the University prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. The UTA is a tobacco free campus.


Posting Detail Information


Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date
Open Date
Review Start Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

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