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ASL Interpreter - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Student Services
ASL Interpreter - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Student Services
Salary: $53,795.81 - $63,289.19 Annually
Job Type: FT Nonexempt Salaried Staff
Job Number: FY2504091
Closing: 4/14/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: VP Student Affairs
Position Announcement
Join our team as an ASL Interpreter, where you'll play a vital role in providing high-quality interpreting services for individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing. In this role, you'll also have the opportunity to mentor and support fellow interpreters through classroom observations and constructive feedback, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence. Additionally, you'll collaborate with the DHH Director as needed, contributing to initiatives that enhance accessibility and inclusion. If you're passionate about communication access and professional growth, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Summary of Responsibilities
- Performs mentoring for interpreters and support for interns working at UVU (Utah Valley University). Creates, maintains, and schedules skill development options for all service providers.
- Provides direct ASL interpreting/translating services, including interpreting, skill development, and prep time. Works to promote an accessible and inclusive environment where Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and visitors are provided inclusive and accessible communication access.
- Assists the Director of DHH in creating reports, maintaining databases, and scheduling. Maintains various forms and reports in the interpreter database.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications
- Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree in a related field plus two years of experience related to the Summary of Duties OR any combination of education and/or experience related to the Summary of Duties totaling six years.
- Maintain current interpreter certification, issued or recognition by the Utah Interpreter Program. Such certifications could include: Utah Certified Professional Interpreter (UCPI), National Interpreter Certification (NIC), or Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) certification: Advanced or Master level.
- Graduation from an accredited institution with a master's degree.
- Preference will also be given to those who have completed an accredited Interpreter Training Program (ITP).
- Preference will be given to those with ten or more years of interpreting experience. Preference will also be given to those with post-secondary education interpreting experience.
- Must have: Utah Certified Professional Interpreter (UCPI), National Interpreter Certification (NIC), or Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) certification: Advanced or Master level.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Knowledge
- Knowledge of the RID Code of Professional Conduct, policies, and procedures in a post-secondary environment, interpreting post-secondary educational classes, and federal and state disability and confidentiality laws (ADA, Section 504, FERPA, etc.).
- Proficiency in applying RID-NAD (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf - National Association of the Deaf) Codes of Professional Conduct to support logistic strategy between ASL Interpreters, students and visitors who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Fluency in both American Sign Language and spoken/written English.
- Skill in American Sign Language interpreting and transliteration, time management, critical thinking, and problem solving.
- Depending on student need, acquiring extra linguistic knowledge and vocabulary spanning multiple disciplines; arts, sciences, technology, business, etc
- Ability to work in a team environment, maintaining professional behavior and boundaries.
- Must be able to travel domestically and internationally for up to 2-week intervals.
- Must be able to work 40 hours a week, all duties included.
- Ability to communicate candidly and kindly in English and ASL.
- Ability to work with computers and software, including Microsoft Office suite, and TIMS
EEO Statement:
UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/4890248/asl-interpreter-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-student-services
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