Designated Interpreter

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon State University’s Disability Access Services (DAS) seeks an hourly, as-needed Designated Interpreter to serve as the primary ASL/English interpreter for the Communication Access Manager. This role supports equitable communication access across meetings, trainings, conferences, recruitment activities, travel, and university business.

Under supervision, this position develops collaborative relationships with Deaf professionals and campus partners, coordinates coverage, travels as needed,

Qualifications

• Five years of professional ASL/English interpreting experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in the related field.
• Current Oregon interpreter licensure with RID/BEI Advanced certification.
• Ability to travel and work evenings/weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Designated Interpreter - Serve as the primary ASL/English designated interpreter for the DAS Communication Access Manager.
• Coordination of interpreter coverage and team assignments based on communication access needs.
• University Planning and Program Support - Collaborate with Equal Opportunity & Access, Disability Access Services, Human Resources, and others to promote effective accessibility practices for ASL users at the university.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Skills

ASL/English interpreting

Communication access

Collaboration

Travel flexibility

Professional judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interpreting or related field

Oregon General or Supervisory Sign Language Interpreter License

RID/BEI Advanced certification

Job description

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

Job Summary

Disability Access Services (DAS) is seeking an hourly, as needed, Designated Interpreter. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

Disability Access Services (DAS) actively works towards equitable and accessible experiences for students with disabilities at Oregon State University (OSU). DAS serves the mission of OSU by providing access to educational opportunities to a population that has historically been disadvantaged in higher education: students with disabilities. DAS supports disabled students by providing reasonable and appropriate accommodations as required by Federal and State laws.

Under the supervision of the DAS Director, the Designated Interpreter will serve as the primary ASL/English interpreter for the Communication Access Manager and will play an integral role in ensuring consistent, effective, and equitable communication access across a wide range of professional settings. This position offers a unique opportunity for an experienced interpreter to develop a collaborative designated interpreter relationship and gain in-depth familiarity with the Communication Access Manager's work, communication preferences, and professional environment. The Designated Interpreter will provide access during meetings, presentations, trainings, conferences, recruitment activities, travel, committee work, and other university business, while also coordinating additional interpreting support as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Designated Interpreter - Serve as the primary ASL/English designated interpreter for the DAS Communication Access Manager.
• Coordination of Support- Coordinate interpreter coverage and team assignments based on communication access needs.
• University Planning and Program Support - Collaborate with Equal Opportunity & Access, Disability Access Services, Human Resources, and others to promote effective accessibility practices for ASL users at the university.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Five (5) years of professional ASL/English interpreting experience, including at least three (3) years supporting Deaf professionals in workplace, higher education, administrative, governmental, healthcare, or other complex professional environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Interpreting, Deaf Studies, Education, Human Services, Linguistics, Rehabilitation Services, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience.
• Current Oregon General or Supervisory Sign Language Interpreter License.
• National certification recognized by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) Advanced certification, and the ability to obtain and maintain any certification, licensure, or registration required by Oregon law and university policy.
• Advanced proficiency in American Sign Language and English, including the ability to interpret complex and specialized subject matter, and demonstrated application of Deaf culture, Deaf community perspectives, communication access principles, and professional interpreting practices in professional interpreting settings.
• Experience exercising independent professional judgment in complex communication access situations.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative working relationships with Deaf professionals, interpreters, faculty, staff, students, and community partners.
• Demonstrated ability to engage in professional dialogue, exchange constructive feedback, and continuously improve communication access practices through collaboration and reflection.
• Demonstrated organizational, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring, coordinating, recruiting, training, or developing professional interpreters.
• Ability to travel and work occasional evenings or weekends as required to support university business and communication access needs.
• Demonstrated abil