Interpreter III

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond Campus, is seeking an Interpreter III to facilitate communication between Deaf/Hard of Hearing individuals and university and personal contacts in both public and private sectors.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of related interpreting experience, plus National Interpreting Certification and a Full Interpreting License. Strong interpersonal, ethical, and bilingual skills are essential for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three years of directly related experience required.
• National Interpreting Certification required and must be a member in good standing
• Full Interpreting License required and must be maintained

Responsibilities

• Provide direct interpreting services (90% of duties) between Deaf/Hard of Hearing individuals and university/community contacts.
• Complete other duties as assigned to support department operations and compliance with laws and policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual ASL/English

Ethical/Professional

Decision-making

Customer service

Native-like fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Title: Interpreter III

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 71R000 - Dean of Students

Division: 5R0000 - Student Success, Engage & Oppor

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Posted Salary Grade: Non-Exempt - G21

Job Summary/Basic Functions

A Staff Interpreter facilitates communication between persons who are deaf/hard of hearing and all aspects of the public and private sector, which may include, but are not limited to, academic, business, and other entities as needed and appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A bachelor's degree is required.

Experience: Three years of directly related experience is required.

Licensure & Certifications

• License/Certification
• National Interpreting Certification is required and must be a member in good standing
• Full Interpreting License is required and must be maintained
• Additional certifications in various areas of expertise are preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Required Knowledge:

• Requires the ability to gather, organize, and analyze data in the completion of general functional procedures.

Required Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong bilingual skills in ASL and English
• Strong ethical and professional skills
• Decision-making
• Appropriate customer service skills
• Measurable native-like skills

Required Traits:

• Accountability
• Ethical
• Integrity

Job Duties

• 90% - Provides Direct Interpreting Services Facilitates communication between Deaf/Hard of Hearing individuals and University and Personal contacts related to the individuals in both the public and the private sectors. Requires a high level of critical thinking and bi-lingual linguistic competency. - (Essential)
• 10% - Completes all other duties as assigned to ensure effective operation of the Department. Maintains skills and knowledge through continuing education opportunities Maintains good working relationships with all parties, contacts within and outside the University Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Completes special duties or projects as assigned. - (Essential)

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions

Interpreters are required to demonstrate expert knowledge in providing interpreting services for deaf/hard-of-hearing individuals.
Incumbent performs a range of straightforward to complex tasks. Some variation in the work pattern. Minor planning of content and/or limited choice of work method within general guidelines established by the supervisor. Consequences of error would cause minor to significant inconvenience or embarrassment and would be limited to the work section. Most errors could be corrected within one day to one week.
The incumbent regularly deals with a range of more complex inquiries and requests for information. Contacts may include faculty, staff and students and external agencies. The incumbent occasionally initiates inquiries or requests for information with other entities arising from
his/her own work.

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Advertised

21 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time