Interpreter IV

The primary responsibility of a Staff interpreter is to perform simultaneous interpreting and transliterating duties for deaf and/or hard of hearing individuals in fast paced, highly technical settings encompassing all levels of academia and that require autonomous decision-making. The ASL Interpreter should be highly competent in ASL and spoken English, proficient in performing technical and academic interpretations (including platform/conference presentations); demonstrates strict adherence to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)/ Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) Code of Professional Conduct in ASL, knowledgeable of cultural diversity, cultural terminology, anthropology, and best practices, and committed to ongoing development. The Staff Interpreter supports the appointed faculty member during interactions with administration, faculty, staff, students, members of the public, research participants and collaborators.

Candidates working anywhere in the U.S. may be considered for a remote assignment.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

• Translates and/or interprets communication between hearing and non-hearing individuals using American Sign Language (ASL) and/or other methods of expressive and voice interpreting/transliterating in many settings including, but not limited to academic and research environments.
  • Examples of settings where interpreting may occur:
    • Research meetings/related activities;
    • Department/program activities, one-on-one with faculty or students;
    • Classroom or related activities;
    • Sponsored events;
    • Other locations as needed

• Provides interpreting and transliterating services for prospective students, faculty, staff and/or other community members as part of university sponsored events.
• Facilitates
  effective communication between two parties that do not speak a similar
  language by converting one spoken or written language to another.
• Prepares
  for assignments by requesting and reviewing relevant content related to the
  assignments in the academic environment, including but not limited to
  information for courses, meetings, professional conferences, and research.
• May
  develop technical sign materials in preparation for classroom and other
  assignments.
• Access
  material in one language, ascertains understanding of the meaning and context
  of that material, and converts it into a second language, making sure to
  preserve the original meaning.
• Completes trainings including but not limited to first aid/CPR; Institutional Review Board (IRB) policies and procedures (i.e. Conflict of Interest, Native American Research, confidentiality, and Human Subject training).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of cultural diversity and cultural terminology
• Possess an advanced English proficiency skills (written and spoken)
• Skilled in American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English, proficient in performing technical and academic interpretations (including platform/conference presentations)
• Adhere to the standards of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct in American Sign Language (ASL)

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

• Five or more years of full-time experience interpreting in professional and/or academic settings as a designated interpreter with Deaf professionals/academics.
• Experience working within diverse educational, language, and cultural settings.
• Experience in American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) (level 4 or higher) OR Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI: ASL) (Advanced/Advanced Plus or higher rating).
• Experience in the field of anthropology or social science specialty.
• Master's degree in related fields.
• Completion of an accredited American Sign Language interpreting program and two years of experience in interpreting at the postsecondary level.
• Possession of a national certification of interpreting from the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, or Board for Evaluation of Interpreter (BEI).