American Sign Language Interpreter - Disability Resource Center

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

The University of Illinois Chicago is seeking an American Sign Language Interpreter for the Disability Resource Center in Chicago to provide real-time ASL-English interpretation for lectures, events, and meetings.

This hybrid, 1.0 FTE position requires Illinois licensure and a high school diploma; benefits eligible including health/dental/vision, retirement, PTO, and tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Qualifications

• Requires fluency in American Sign Language and ability to interpret between ASL and English.
• Strong command of English language, grammar, and spelling.
• Experience providing interpretation in academic or instructional settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret simultaneously during lectures, events, and meetings from English to ASL and vice versa.
• Interpret at special events and assist Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and staff.
• Attend interpreter staff meetings and in-service trainings.
• Review materials ahead of interpreting duties to prepare.
• Be aware of and respond to the needs of the Deaf/HOH community.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

ASL proficiency

English language knowledge

Customer service

Interpreting skills

Language preference adaptation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Illinois licensure at Intermediate Proficiency or higher

Job description

American Sign Language Interpreter - Disability Resource Center

Hiring Department: Disability Resource Center

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1042502

FTE: 1

Work Schedule: 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 2

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Posting Close Date: September 14, 2026

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $65,000.00 - 75,000.00 / Annual Salary

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The ASL Interpreter provides direct communication access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, staff, and community members. This role involves real-time, bidirectional translation (English to ASL and ASL to English) during academic lectures, special events, and administrative meetings.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Interprets simultaneously with the presentation, classroom lectures and/or other presentations and events from English into sign language; interprets student responses from sign language into English
• Interprets at special events (such as field trips, student-instructor conferences, and special meetings)
• Assists Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, employees, and others in situations where interpretation may be essential
• Participates in regular interpreter staff meetings and in-service training workshops
• Obtains and reviews related materials prior to providing interpreting services
• Provides awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of the deaf and hard of hearing population
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications Required:

1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. Current Illinois licensure at the Intermediate Proficiency level or higher as specified in Section 1515.90 of the Interpreter for the Deaf Act of 2007 Rules.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluency in American Sign Language, signed English or other modes of signed communication.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
• Skill in simultaneous translation from English to the sign language or modes of communication preferred by the deaf and hard of hearing person.
• Skill in simultaneous translation from the sign language or modes of communication preferred by the Deaf and Hard of Hearing person to English.
• Skill in judging and adjusting to the deaf or hard of hearing person's language preference.

  Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

  The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

  The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

  Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.