American Sign Language Interpreter and Coordinator

Harvard University, Faculty of Arts & Sciences; Cambridge (MA); Híbrido; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Tuition assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences seeks a full-time American Sign Language (ASL) Coordinator within the Department of Linguistics to support accessibility and instructional needs of the ASL Program.

You will coordinate interpreters, provide services, and assist with course planning, enrollment, and events, collaborating with faculty, students, and staff to ensure effective communication access across the department.

Formación

• Three years’ experience as an ASL interpreter.
• Experience working in higher education, academic, or research environments as an ASL interpreter.
• Familiarity with interpreter scheduling and accessibility accommodation practices.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and coordinating complex schedules.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.

Responsabilidades

• Provide signed language interpretation for deaf and/or hard-of-hearing faculty, staff, and students in classrooms, meetings, academic events, and other university-related settings.
• Deliver ad hoc interpreting services
• Assess communication access needs and determine appropriate interpreting coverage for academic and departmental activities.
• Coordinate and schedule additional ASL interpreters for courses, research meetings, academic presentations, conferences, special events, and other activities requiring communication access.
• Facilitate communication between requestors, participants, and interpreters to ensure successful service delivery.
• Oversee interpreter preparation by securing and distributing relevant course materials and event information in advance of assignments.
• Educate faculty, staff, and students on interpreter roles, best practices for working with interpreters, and communication accessibility.
• Recruit, maintain, and coordinate a pool of qualified ASL interpreters.
• Manage interpreter scheduling and assignment logistics.
• Process and track invoices for contracted interpreting services.
• Monitor utilization data and maintain records to support budgeting, reporting, and program planning.
• Assist in evaluating interpreting needs and identifying opportunities for service improvements.
• Support the administration of the ASL Program, including course planning, enrollment management, and placement examinations.
• Assist with ASL-related events, educational programming, outreach activities, and special projects.
• Collaborate with faculty and departmental leadership to advance program goals and enhance accessibility across the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the ASL Program and Department of Linguistics.

Conocimientos

ASL interpreter

Higher Ed experience

Scheduling experience

Accessibility accommodations

Multitasking

Discretion

Descripción del empleo

Company Description

By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community thatadvances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways,inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills andexpertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcomingenvironment where everyone can thrive.

Why join the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences?

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) is the historic heart of Harvard University. It is the home of Harvard’s undergraduateprogram (Harvard College, founded in 1636) as well as all of Harvard’s Ph.D. programs (the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin GraduateSchool of Arts and Sciences, founded in 1872), Harvard Athleticsand the Division of Continuing Education. The 40 academicdepartments and 30+ centers of the FAS support a communityunparalleled in its academic excellence across the broadest rangeof liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Together, the FAS seeksto foster an environment of ambition, curiosity and sharedcommitment to knowledge and truth that elicits excellence from allmembers of our community and prepares the next generation ofleaders through a transformative educational experience.

Job Description

Department Overview

Situated within the Department of Linguistics, the American SignLanguage (ASL) Program is a small but vibrant academic program thatencompasses language instruction, research, educationalprogramming, and community engagement activities. The program supports a diverse community of deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearingstudents, faculty, and staff and is committed to advancingexcellence in ASL education and accessibility.

Position Description

The Department of Linguistics seeks a full-time American SignLanguage (ASL) Coordinator to support the accessibility,instructional, and programmatic needs of the ASL Program. Reportingto departmental leadership, the ASL Coordinator serves as theprimary resource for coordinating and providing interpretingservices for deaf and/or hard-of-hearing faculty, staff, andstudents.

This position is responsible for assessing interpreting needsacross a range of academic, administrative, and programmaticactivities; providing direct interpretation services whenappropriate; and coordinating external interpreting resources forspecialized or simultaneous assignments. The Coordinator will workclosely with faculty, students, staff, and contracted interpretersto ensure effective communication access across thedepartment.

In addition to accessibility coordination, the ASL Coordinator willcontribute to the administration and ongoing success of the ASLProgram through support of course planning, enrollment management,placement activities, and other program initiatives.

Job-Specific Responsibilities

ASL Interpretation and Accessibility Services

• Provide signed language interpretation for deaf and/orhard-of-hearing faculty, staff, and students in classrooms,meetings, academic events, and other university-relatedsettings.


• Deliver ad hoc interpreting services


• Assess communication access needs and determine appropriateinterpreting coverage for academic and departmentalactivities.


• Coordinate and schedule additional ASL interpreters forcourses, research meetings, academic presentations, conferences,special events, and other activities requiring communicationaccess.


• Facilitate communication between requestors, participants, andinterpreters to ensure successful service delivery.


• Oversee interpreter preparation by securing and distributingrelevant course materials and event information in advance ofassignments.


• Educate faculty, staff, and students on interpreter roles, bestpractices for working with interpreters, and communicationaccessibility.

Interpreter Program Administration

• Recruit, maintain, and coordinate a pool of qualified ASLinterpreters.


• Manage interpreter scheduling and assignment logistics.


• Process and track invoices for contracted interpretingservices.


• Monitor utilization data and maintain records to supportbudgeting, reporting, and program planning.


• Assist in evaluating interpreting needs and identifyingopportunities for service improvements.

Program Support

• Support the administration of the ASL Program, including courseplanning, enrollment management, and placement examinations.


• Assist with ASL-related events, educational programming,outreach activities, and special projects.


• Collaborate with faculty and departmental leadership to advanceprogram goals and enhance accessibility across the department.


• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the ASL Programand Department of Linguistics.

Working Conditions

• This is a full-time position based within the Department ofLinguistics.


• Work may include occasional evening or weekend events.


• Position requires regular interaction with faculty, students,staff, and external service providers.


• Some interpreting assignments may require extended periods ofsigning and visual concentration.

Qualifications

Three years’ experience as an ASL interpreter.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Experience working in higher education, academic, or researchenvironments as an ASL interpreter.


• Familiarity with interpreter scheduling and accessibilityaccommodation practices.


• Experience managing multiple priorities and coordinatingcomplex schedules.


• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, andconfidentiality.

Additional Information

• Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week


• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University isunable to provide visa sponsorship for this position


• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity

Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders thatsome of the duties and responsibilities can be effectivelyperformed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and locationwill be set by the department at its discretion and based uponoperational needs. When not working at a Harvard orHarvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions mustwork in a Harvard registered state in compliance with theUniversity’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location.Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements priorto employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 056. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view thecorresponding salary range and related information.

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental andfinancial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Ourbenefits include, but are not limited to:

• Generous paid time off including parental leave


• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage startingon day one


• Retirement plans with university contributions


• Wellbeing and mental health resources


• Support for families and caregivers


• Professional development opportunities including tuitionassistance and reimbursement


• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensureeveryone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our communityadvance Harvard's academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on thebasis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability,or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in theuniversity's non-discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help allcommunity members participate fully in work and campus life freefrom harassment and discrimination.