ASL Interpreter - Disability Resource Center (Hybrid)

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; 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

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.