American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter
Job SummaryCentral Washington University is recruiting an American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to join our Disability Services team in Ellensburg, Washington.
This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University.
The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting.
We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $60,000 - $70,250 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits.
Who we are:
We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives.
No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams.
Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice.
Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres.
You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing for 10,000 students, health services, police and public safety.
Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.
S.
Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year.
In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.
Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.
Tour our campus in Ellensburg here.
What we offer:
Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us.
We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program.
Learn more:
The Role:
Under the direction of Manager, Disability Services, provides sign language interpreting/transliterating services for deaf and hard of hearing employees and students in classes, events, and meetings.
May include exams, discussions and related activities.
The Sign Language Interpreter accepts responsibility for knowledge of and adherence to the ethics of interpreting and the role of the interpreter (see NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct).
The job requires fluency in English and American Sign Language; and a high degree of mental concentration.
All employees are expected to support CWU's commitment to diversity and to bring and support inclusion into the university environment.
Job DutiesASL Interpretation for Faculty- Provides interpretation and transliteration services using American Sign Language communication for deaf and hard of hearing faculty member in Deaf and Sign Language Studies (DSLS) program.
This work may require presentation and exchange of highly complex and technical information.
Assesses the needs of the faculty member and the interpreting situation before and during assignments and makes adjustments as needed.
- Interprets from deaf and hard of hearing faculty member's contributions, reports, or discussions to others; interprets deaf and hard of hearing faculty member's questions directed to others in meetings, events, etc.
- Establishes and maintains a good working relationship with faculty, staff, and others as required by assignments.
- Assists with providing the deaf and hard of hearing faculty member's communication needs, including assessing and adjusting lighting, seating arrangements, and access to visual aides.
May work with meeting and event organizers to change venues if necessary.
- Prepares for meetings, events, and gatherings by reading and becoming familiar with technical vocabulary and content.
- Works with both Disability Services and faculty member on calendar scheduling.
ASL Interpretation for Students- Provides interpretation and transliteration services using American Sign Language communication for deaf and hard of hearing students in university classes, including lectures and labs.
This work may require presentation and exchange of highly complex and technical information.
Assesses the needs of the faculty member and the interpreting situation before and during assignments and makes adjustments as needed.
- Interprets from deaf and hard of hearing student's contributions, reports, or discussions to classmates and faculty; interprets deaf and hard of hearing student's questions directed to others.
- Establishes and maintains a good working relationship with faculty, staff, and others as required by assignments.
- Assists with providing the deaf and hard of hearing student's communication needs, including assessing and adjusting lighting, seating arrangements, and access to visual aides.
May work with instructor to change rooms and/or position if necessary.
- Prepares for classes, meetings, events, and gatherings by reading and becoming familiar with technical vocabulary and content.
- Works with both Disability Services scheduling.
General Administrative Duties and University Events- Provides interpreting services for high profile CWU events, such as commencement ceremonies, presidential and provost speeches, video-posts, etc.
In general, these events will be identified by Executive Leadership Team (ELT).
- Provides a range of assigned administrative services during hours not scheduled for interpreting; assists in the coordination and administration of on-call interpreters as assigned.
Stays Up-To-Date- Stays abreast of new developments and techniques in the interpretation field by working with faculty member, attending workshops, conferences, and reviewing current literature, legislation and technology.
- Assists in developing and providing relevant DEI trainings on campus specific to Deaf/disability issues.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree.
Demonstrated and extensive experience in ASL interpreting.
National Interpreter Certification (NIC) through RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf).
Experience interpreting in higher education environments.
Ability to communicate in high registers of ASL (both signed and voiced) and English (spoken and written).
Understanding of systems within academic institutions.
Demonstrated willingness and/or experience working with students and/or co-workers from a wide range of abilities, backgrounds, and experiences.
OR applicable combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
Competencies Accountability/Dependability:
Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes.
Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines and work schedules.
Judgement:
Makes timely, informed decisions.
Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action.
Teamwork:
Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals.
Encourages participation and mutual support.
Adaptability/Flexibility:
Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities.
Adapts approach and methods to achieve results; recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives.
Commitment to Diversity:
Recognizes the value of diversity and helps create environment that supports and embraces diversity.
Don't meet every single requirement? At CWU we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway.
This may be the job for you!Pay, Benefits, & Work ScheduleSalary:
$60,000 - $70,250 annuallySchedule/Appointment:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00am-5:
00pm (1 hour lunch) flexible, with some occasional evenings and weekends for specialist eventWorking Conditions:
Work is performed in an indoor office setting with frequent in-person and virtual interactions.
It is essential to be able to remain at a desk/computer workstation for prolonged periods of time, perform computer-related tasks and do interpreting virtually or in-person.
Some evening or weekend work and/or occasional travel may be required.
Benefits:
CWU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, life and disability insurance, along with vacation and sick leave plans depending on employment classification.
For additional information please visit:
.
An employee of CWU may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program if the employee has student loans.
To learn more, visit:
Recommended Skills Adaptability Administration American Sign Language Business Requirements General Administrative Support Laws Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University.
The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting.
We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $60,000 - $70,250 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits.
Who we are:
We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives.
No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams.
Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice.
Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres.
You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing for 10,000 students, health services, police and public safety.
Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.
S.
Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year.
In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.
Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.
Tour our campus in Ellensburg here.
What we offer:
Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us.
We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program.
Learn more:
The Role:
Under the direction of Manager, Disability Services, provides sign language interpreting/transliterating services for deaf and hard of hearing employees and students in classes, events, and meetings.
May include exams, discussions and related activities.
The Sign Language Interpreter accepts responsibility for knowledge of and adherence to the ethics of interpreting and the role of the interpreter (see NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct).
The job requires fluency in English and American Sign Language; and a high degree of mental concentration.
All employees are expected to support CWU's commitment to diversity and to bring and support inclusion into the university environment.
Job DutiesASL Interpretation for Faculty- Provides interpretation and transliteration services using American Sign Language communication for deaf and hard of hearing faculty member in Deaf and Sign Language Studies (DSLS) program.
This work may require presentation and exchange of highly complex and technical information.
Assesses the needs of the faculty member and the interpreting situation before and during assignments and makes adjustments as needed.
- Interprets from deaf and hard of hearing faculty member's contributions, reports, or discussions to others; interprets deaf and hard of hearing faculty member's questions directed to others in meetings, events, etc.
- Establishes and maintains a good working relationship with faculty, staff, and others as required by assignments.
- Assists with providing the deaf and hard of hearing faculty member's communication needs, including assessing and adjusting lighting, seating arrangements, and access to visual aides.
May work with meeting and event organizers to change venues if necessary.
- Prepares for meetings, events, and gatherings by reading and becoming familiar with technical vocabulary and content.
- Works with both Disability Services and faculty member on calendar scheduling.
ASL Interpretation for Students- Provides interpretation and transliteration services using American Sign Language communication for deaf and hard of hearing students in university classes, including lectures and labs.
This work may require presentation and exchange of highly complex and technical information.
Assesses the needs of the faculty member and the interpreting situation before and during assignments and makes adjustments as needed.
- Interprets from deaf and hard of hearing student's contributions, reports, or discussions to classmates and faculty; interprets deaf and hard of hearing student's questions directed to others.
- Establishes and maintains a good working relationship with faculty, staff, and others as required by assignments.
- Assists with providing the deaf and hard of hearing student's communication needs, including assessing and adjusting lighting, seating arrangements, and access to visual aides.
May work with instructor to change rooms and/or position if necessary.
- Prepares for classes, meetings, events, and gatherings by reading and becoming familiar with technical vocabulary and content.
- Works with both Disability Services scheduling.
General Administrative Duties and University Events- Provides interpreting services for high profile CWU events, such as commencement ceremonies, presidential and provost speeches, video-posts, etc.
In general, these events will be identified by Executive Leadership Team (ELT).
- Provides a range of assigned administrative services during hours not scheduled for interpreting; assists in the coordination and administration of on-call interpreters as assigned.
Stays Up-To-Date- Stays abreast of new developments and techniques in the interpretation field by working with faculty member, attending workshops, conferences, and reviewing current literature, legislation and technology.
- Assists in developing and providing relevant DEI trainings on campus specific to Deaf/disability issues.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree.
Demonstrated and extensive experience in ASL interpreting.
National Interpreter Certification (NIC) through RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf).
Experience interpreting in higher education environments.
Ability to communicate in high registers of ASL (both signed and voiced) and English (spoken and written).
Understanding of systems within academic institutions.
Demonstrated willingness and/or experience working with students and/or co-workers from a wide range of abilities, backgrounds, and experiences.
OR applicable combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
Competencies Accountability/Dependability:
Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes.
Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines and work schedules.
Judgement:
Makes timely, informed decisions.
Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action.
Teamwork:
Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals.
Encourages participation and mutual support.
Adaptability/Flexibility:
Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities.
Adapts approach and methods to achieve results; recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives.
Commitment to Diversity:
Recognizes the value of diversity and helps create environment that supports and embraces diversity.
Don't meet every single requirement? At CWU we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway.
This may be the job for you!Pay, Benefits, & Work ScheduleSalary:
$60,000 - $70,250 annuallySchedule/Appointment:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00am-5:
00pm (1 hour lunch) flexible, with some occasional evenings and weekends for specialist eventWorking Conditions:
Work is performed in an indoor office setting with frequent in-person and virtual interactions.
It is essential to be able to remain at a desk/computer workstation for prolonged periods of time, perform computer-related tasks and do interpreting virtually or in-person.
Some evening or weekend work and/or occasional travel may be required.
Benefits:
CWU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, life and disability insurance, along with vacation and sick leave plans depending on employment classification.
For additional information please visit:
.
An employee of CWU may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program if the employee has student loans.
To learn more, visit:
Recommended Skills Adaptability Administration American Sign Language Business Requirements General Administrative Support Laws Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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