CLA - ASLD Interpreter - Hrly/Int POOL (CLA)

California State University, Long Beach; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 75,768 - 96,432; Part time

Job summary

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) seeks skilled sign language interpreters to facilitate communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, faculty, staff and guests across classrooms and campus events.

Interpreters will work with the Interpreting program, providing accurate translation between American Sign Language (ASL) and Signed English, while maintaining ethics, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Complete an Interpreter Training Program (ITP).
• Possess professional certifications (NIC, RID CI/CT, NAD III/IV/V).

Responsibilities

• Provide communication access by conveying verbal information into a visual–gestural mode.
• Support students, faculty, staff and guests within classrooms and campus events.

Job description

Join the vibrant community at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)! Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus—one of the largest in the CSU system—serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic and research initiatives. As a member of the CSULB community, you’ll experience a dynamic environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference. Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastal relaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches, year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenient access to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It’s an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying everything Southern California has to offer. Join the California State University (CSU) and explore career opportunities that advance student success and strengthen California’s future—offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth.

Job Summary

Sign language interpreters facilitate the communication and integration of deaf and hearing impaired, or otherwise disabled students and consumers (including faculty, staff and university guests) into the classroom, other instructional settings, and into the university community either by way of American Sign language (ASL), or Signed English, Transliteration (a manual, oral or tactile system of communication.)

Key Responsibilities

• Sign language interpreters provide communication access by conveying verbal information into a mode of communication best understood by the deaf, hearing impaired and/or otherwise disabled students, faculty, staff and university guests. Work with students in the Interpreting program, viewing their performance and providing feedback.

Department

Linguistics

Time Base/Duration of Appointment

Hourly/intermittent on call temporary position. Successful candidates may be appointed for a few days and up to one (1) year depending on the assignment. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Classification

Hourly Interpreter/Real Time Captioner/Computer Aided Transcriber

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

The salary range for this classification is $55 to $70 per hour.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

The ideal candidate demonstrates the ability to adapt to a wide range of interpreting needs and possesses a high degree of linguistic, cognitive, and technical proficiency. They have a strong understanding of Deaf Culture and are skilled in working across the full spectrum of sign modalities, from American Sign Language (ASL) to Signed English. The candidate exhibits exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, outstanding listening skills, and a thorough command of English grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation. They possess strong receptive and expressive communication abilities, accurately conveying the speaker’s message, intent, tone, register, and content between languages. The ideal candidate exercises sound professional judgment when accepting assignments based on skill level, subject matter familiarity, and the diversity of consumers and settings. They work effectively with consumers while adhering to industry-specific Codes of Ethics, Standards of Professional Practice, and confidentiality requirements. Additionally, they build and maintain positive professional relationships with students, faculty, staff, campus officials, and guests across classroom settings, campus events, and other functions. The candidate communicates diplomatically and effectively with colleagues and stakeholders, collaborates closely as part of a team, and fosters cooperative working relationships through a positive, respectful attitude. They consistently demonstrate reliability by reporting to work on time, prepared to perform all assigned duties, and possess a strong working knowledge of standard workplace practices.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence".

Education And Experience

Sign language interpreters are required to complete an Interpreter Training Program (ITP).

Licenses / Certificates

Required

Interpreters, by their profession, are required to work towards and seek various levels of professional certification that is recognized on a state and national level. These certifications are:

• National Interpreter Certification (NIC).
• Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID): CI,CT,CI&CT.
• National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Certificates: NAD III, NAD IV, NAD V.

Physical Summary

Light work

- Job involves some lifting of medium weight objects (10-20 pounds) and/or 10% - 20% of the job involves standing or walking.

Additional Information

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the