Part-Time Remote Interpreter

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.
Student Focused
Cultivate Community
Lone Star College-System Office, University Park
Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. Lone Star College-System Office employees are based at one of two System Office locations; The Woodlands and University Park. Both are the site for multiple administrative departments and system-wide training programs.
The PT Interpreter II functions as an advanced-level, professional interpreter for LSC students, faculty, staff and administration and for visitors to LSC who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing in order to maintain institutional compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Interpreters strive to advance in sign language skill proficiency in order to provide the highest level of professional interpreter services possible.
Interpreters support and promote all persons' right to communication equity in learning and workplace environments.
Provides Sign Language translation (voice and signing) and related Sign Language formats:

• for all LSC students, faculty, staff and administration, and for visitors to LSC,
• at the appropriate language and register level
• Analyzes source language content, meaning, and intent to accurately deliver information to the target audience.
• Acts as a mentor for level one Interpreters
• Strong fluency in both Sign Language and English with the ability to preserve the meaning, tone, and emotional value of the original speech and have a firm grasp of both the source and the target languages, including all idioms

Ability to effectively mentor lower-level Interpreters
Ability and willingness to accept interpreting assignments at a variety of times and locations within the LSC service area, as needed, which includes evenings and weekends
Knowledge of the structure and content of Sign Language and English, including the meaning and spelling of words and an understanding of the rules of composition and grammar
Ability to understand and adhere to LSC Policy on Students with Disability Rights, FERPA rules of the release of student information to faculty, parents, students, and other related federal, state, and local regulations
Knowledge of the Interpreter Code of Professional Conduct as adopted by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Thorough knowledge of the Deaf culture and the Deaf community
Basic knowledge of computer use in the workplace is required, including the ability to type, utilize internet search engines and word processing software, and to maintain a work calendar using proprietary software
Excellent listening and customer service skills
Strong organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through
Uses fingers (fine finger dexterity), hands and arms to communicate using Sign Language for extended periods of time for most of the working day
Ability to convey detailed or important instructions to others accurately and concisely both in English and in Sign Language
Includes evenings and weekends
PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment. Incumbent may use video phone and/or sign language-related software
Work is performed in a variety of environments, mostly in climate-controlled office, classroom, meeting and convention environments with minimal exposure to safety hazards. May include indoor and/or outdoor laboratory environments with exposure to inclement weather, dust, dirt, etc. simulated or real truck-driving cab) as well as providing remote services
Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience
Reliable mode of transportation to travel between assignments within the LSC Service Area

Hourly Pay Rate is $56.44
By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY

We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.
Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.