Temporary Sign Language Interpreter

Position Information Posting Number: PG194904TM Position Number: WTL3830 Position Type: Temporary Work Schedule: Flexible: Monday‑Friday, 8 am‑10 pm (2‑15 hours a week on an as‑needed basis). Interpreters will need to clock in and out for each assignment. Essential Job Duties The Temporary ASL Interpreter Pool is intended for qualified applicants to be called upon for appointments on an as‑needed basis of limited duration. Applicants are not applying for a specific position; rather, they are submitted to be considered for temporary, on‑call, and some regularly anticipated needs that may arise to serve students, staff, faculty, and visitors in both the classroom and at events. Interpreters provide sign‑language accommodations under the mandates of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and NC State University policies. They use American Sign Language (ASL), Signed English, Contact sign, Oral Transliteration, and/or Cued Speech to facilitate communication between Deaf, Hard‑of‑Hearing, Deaf‑Blind, and hearing consumers. Interpreters adapt to a broad range of consumer needs and preferences and must accurately convey the register, tone, intent and content of the consumer’s message. Responsibilities Provide sign‑language accommodations for all academic and non‑academic activities on NC State campus. Prepare for interpreting assignments by learning new terminology and course material as needed. Provide interpreting services for trainings, workshops, community awareness activities, and other community services as required or assigned. Mentor interns from local and regional interpreter training programs. Attend staff meetings and assist in preparing needed reports. Foster and maintain interpreting competence through ongoing development of knowledge and skills. Collaborate with colleagues and stay abreast of evolving language use and trends in the profession of interpreting and the American Deaf community. Facilitate communication between members of the postsecondary community who are Deaf, Hard‑of‑Hearing, or Deaf‑Blind and hearing members. Adhere to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct (CPC). Assess individual situations to determine linguistic and cultural needs of each student and related language preferences. Minimum Experience / Education Associate’s degree with demonstrated experience and knowledge of Deaf culture within the post‑secondary educational environment. Provisional license from NCITLB (North Carolina Interpreter and Transliterator License Board) or pending EIPA (Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment) test results to obtain provisional licensure. Preferred Qualifications Certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or BEI (Board for Evaluation of Interpreters). Full license from NCITLB. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited interpreter training program. Required License or Certification N/A Driver’s License Requirements Valid NC Driver’s License required? No Commercial Driver’s License required? No Benefits Health Insurance for Temporary Employees Enhance your career with LEAD courses Attend non‑revenue generating sporting events for free Childcare discounts Wellness & Recreation Membership Wellness programs that aim to build a thriving community Recruitment Details Anticipated Hiring Range: $50‑$65/hour Applicant Information Recruiting contact: View email address on click.appcast.io Equal Employment Opportunity NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability‑related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact View phone number on click.appcast.io to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E‑Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr North Carolina State University