TRANSLATOR

Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV8950

Working TitleTRANSLATOR

Number of Vacancies2

LocationRio Grande Valley, Texas

DepartmentOffice of Institutional Translation and Interpreting

FTE1.0

FLSANon-Exempt

Scope of Job

To provide specialized professional skills in planning and executing complex translation and interpreting projects for the University or external clients. Responsible for translating, editing, proof-reading publications and documents from English to Spanish and vice-versa, including online materials in order to meet deadlines and quality standards for the University. Coordinate complex translation projects involving additional translators within the University or external agencies

Description of Duties

• Translates routine and complex publications and documents from English into Spanishand vice-versa, including online materials to meet deadlines and quality standards for the university.

• Reviews and revises the translations of individual print and online texts produced by external translators and other members of the team to ensure quality and consistency.

• Edits and proofreads individual print and online publications to ensure quality and consistency.

• Interprets simultaneously or consecutively between languages in written and oral form at internal and external events as required.

• Helps in designing and supervising organizational flow for complex projects.

• Plans and schedules all translation services, including supervision of assigned staff.

• Contributes to the establishment and growth of a bilingual terminological pool for the institution at several levels.

• Oversees and conducts the maintenance of specialized translation software.

• Plans and handles the decision-making process of complex translation projects.

• Communicates regularly with internal and external groups.

• Coordinates translation and interpreting services for the institution and external clients.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

Specific supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

May supervise assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in Translation and Interpreting or other closely related degree from an accredited university.

Preferred Education

Master’s degree in Translation and Interpreting, Spanish or other closely related degree from an accredited university.

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

One (1) year of experience as a professional translator/interpreter. Must be able to speak, read and write in English and Spanish fluently.

Preferred Experience

Experience in the translation of official, promotional and advertising materials, and documents pertaining to all disciplines within a university setting Ability to understand linguistic variations in English and Spanish and to produce and revise texts that are functional locally, regionally and internationally.

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment. Knowledge of sufficient command computer-assisted translation tools, advanced word processing, terminological management software, webpage editing, and localization tools.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. Some travel and weekend work is required. Project-based environment that requires meeting deadlines and work in an ever-changing and fast paced environment. Physical Capabilities: Being able to push, pull and carry interpreting equipment. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

Good analytical skills. Willingness to undergo additional training at the postgraduate level if required. Exceptional planning and organizational skills and ability to multi-task.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date05/06/2026

Grant Funded PositionNo

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Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth

Gender

*Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at for detailed contact information.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

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Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a current UTRGV employee?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

• Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

• Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• • Please select your highest level of completed education.

• 6th grade education

• 10th grade education

• High School Diploma or GED

• Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

• Masters Degree from an accredited university

• Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

• None of the above

• • Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

• 6 years

• 7 years

• 8 years

• 9 years

• 10 years

• Over 10 years

• • Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Reference Letter 1

• Reference Letter 2

• Reference Letter 3

• Certifications and Licenses

• Training Certificates

• Other Document

• List of 3 References

• Unofficial Transcripts 2

• Unofficial Transcripts 3

• Letter of Interest

• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

• Additional Document