ASL Interpreter & Accessibility Coordinator

Harvarduniversity; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking a full‑time American Sign Language (ASL) Coordinator within the Department of Linguistics to support accessibility, instructional, and programmatic needs of the ASL Program. The Coordinator serves as the primary resource for coordinating and providing interpreting services for deaf and/or hard‑of‑hearing faculty, staff, and students.

The role includes assessing interpreting needs, providing direct interpretation when needed, and coordinating external interpreters

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate complex schedules, and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide signed language interpretation for deaf and/or hard‑of‑hearing faculty, staff, and students in classrooms, meetings, events, and university settings.
• Coordinate and schedule ASL interpreters for courses, meetings, and special events.
• Process and track invoices for contracted interpreting services and monitor utilization data for budgeting and reporting.
• Assist with course planning, enrollment management, placement activities, and other program initiatives.
• Collaborate with faculty and leadership to enhance accessibility and interpreter services across the department.

Skills

ASL interpretation

Scheduling coordination

Confidentiality

Job description

Harvard University is seeking a full‑time American Sign Language (ASL) Coordinator within the Department of Linguistics to support accessibility, instructional, and programmatic needs of the ASL Program. The Coordinator serves as the primary resource for coordinating and providing interpreting services for deaf and/or hard‑of‑hearing faculty, staff, and students.

The role includes assessing interpreting needs, providing direct interpretation when needed, and coordinating external interpreters