American Sign Language Interpreter

Florida Atlantic University; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Part time

Job summary

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an American Sign Language Interpreter in Boca Raton, FL to support a deaf faculty member within the College of Medicine. The OPS Part-Time ASL Interpreter will provide ASL interpretation during meetings, presentations, conferences, and trainings, ensuring clear communication across medical education, research, and related activities.

The role requires ASL and English fluency, RID credentials, and experience in higher education or healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and English is required.
• RID Certification (NIC or CI/CT) or equivalent credentials required.
• Experience providing ASL interpretation in higher education, healthcare, medical, or research settings preferred.
• Strong knowledge of professional interpreting practices and ethics required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and professional ASL interpretation for faculty meetings, presentations, seminars, and events.
• Interpret communications involving medical education, healthcare, scientific research, and academic discussions.
• Facilitate communication between faculty, colleagues, students, researchers, healthcare professionals, and external collaborators.
• Review materials in advance to ensure familiarity with terminology and subject matter.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding research, patient information, and university business per privacy requirements.
• Coordinate interpretation needs and scheduling with faculty and staff.
• Attend in-person and virtual meetings as needed.
• Adhere to RID standards and ethics in all interpreting duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

ASL

English

RID Certification

Interpreting in HE

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Position Summary:

The College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University is seeking an American Sign Language Interpreter in Boca Raton, FL. The OPS Part-Time ASL Interpreter provides American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation services to support a deaf faculty member within the College of Medicine. The interpreter will facilitate effective communication during meetings, presentations, conferences, research activities, trainings, and other university-related events.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate and professional ASL interpretation services for faculty meetings, presentations, seminars, and departmental events.
• Interpret communications involving medical education, healthcare, scientific research, and academic discussions.
• Facilitate communication between the faculty member and colleagues, students, researchers, healthcare professionals, and external collaborators.
• Review meeting materials and presentation content in advance when available to ensure familiarity with technical terminology and subject matter.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding research activities, patient-related information, and university business in accordance with applicable privacy and confidentiality requirements.
• Collaborate with faculty and departmental staff to coordinate interpretation needs and scheduling.
• Attend in-person and virtual meetings as needed.
• Adhere to the professional standards and code of ethics established by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID).
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and English required.
• RID Certification (NIC or CI/CT), or equivalent professional credentials required.
• Experience providing ASL interpretation services in higher education, healthcare, medical, scientific, or research settings required.
• Strong knowledge of professional interpreting practices and ethics required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills required.
• Ability to accurately interpret complex medical and scientific terminology required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of faculty, staff, and students.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are essential for success in this position required.
• Exceptional customer service, organizational and time management skills required.
• Experience in a higher education institution, medical school, or hospital highly preferred.

Salary: $55.00 Hourly.

College or Department: OPS - COM: Population Health Location: Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Part time up to 15 hours weekly Monday - Friday.

Application Deadline:

2026-11-18

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice. Temporary positions are not established positions and are paid from OPS funds. Temporary positions are usually not eligible for benefits and retirement; however, they may be eligible for health insurance coverage depending on the average hours worked per week. They provide full-time or part-time employment in an exempt or non-exempt employment situation based on job duties and salary in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Temporary positions do not have layoff rights and may be terminated without prior notice. Applicants hired into Temporary positions may apply for a regular appointment should a vacancy become available.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• Resume

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

Florida Atlantic University is Where Tomorrow Begins. As a nationally recognized Carnegie R1 research institution and one of only 13 universities nationwide to also hold Carnegie designations for Opportunity and Community Engagement, Florida Atlantic is advancing discovery, driving economic growth, and preparing graduates to lead in a rapidly changing world. As South Florida's Hometown University, Florida Atlantic serves as a destination for learning, culture, athletics, and community engagement. Through NCAA Division I athletics, world‑class performing arts and cultural events, public lectures, gallery exhibitions, environmental education programs, and one of the nation's largest Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes, Florida Atlantic welcomes thousands of residents, visitors, and learners to its campuses each year. From inspiring environmental education programs to providing enriching experiences for retirees, professionals, families, and sports fans, Florida Atlantic is deeply connected to the communities it serves. Through these experiences and partnerships, the university helps strengthen the region's cultural vitality, workforce, economy and quality of life. For more information, visit www.fau.edu.

Florida Atlantic University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. If you require an accommodation to participate in any part of the recruitment process, please contact Florida Atlantic’s Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email to [e-mail]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057 or email [e-mail]. For communications assistance, call 7-1-1. Clery Act Information Consumer Information Visit Florida Atlantic's Consumer Information page for more information about financial aid, its campus, facilities, student athletes, campus security, fire safety, as well as preventing drug and alcohol abuse. Paper copies are available upon request by contacting the Office of Student Financial Aid.

Florida Statute 1010.35 - Screening Foreign Researchers Pursuant to Florida law, any applicant or student seeking employment in a research or research‑related support position who is a citizen of a foreign country and not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant’s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non‑university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country. Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).