Director of Sign Language Access & Interpreting (On-Site)

Austin Community College; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Community College is seeking a Director of Sign Language Interpreting and Communication Access to lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of accessibility services on campus in Austin, TX.

The role requires overseeing staff and interpreters, ensuring compliance with disability laws, and collaborating with faculty and departments to meet communication access needs. Strong leadership and budget management are essential for success in this on-site position.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in ASL, interpreting, and communication access services.
• Experience supervising and leading teams, including hiring, scheduling, and staff development.
• Knowledge of disability rights laws, accessibility standards, and higher education accommodations.
• Strong skills in program administration, budget management, and strategic planning.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills for diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze needs, solve problems, and make data-informed decisions in a fast-paced academic setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, delivery, and evaluation of sign language interpreting and communication access services for students, staff, and visitors.
• Manage staff and contracted interpreters; coordinate service schedules.
• Ensure services comply with laws, regulations, and institutional policies.
• Collaborate with faculty and campus departments to identify access needs and develop procedures.
• Monitor service quality, budget oversight, and program assessment; coordinate staff training.
• Participate in campus-wide accessibility, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Skills

ASL & interpreting

Team leadership

Disability rights laws

Program administration

Interpersonal skills

Data-driven decisions

Communication access services

Education sector experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree or RID certification

Job description

Austin Community College is seeking a Director of Sign Language Interpreting and Communication Access to lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of accessibility services on campus in Austin, TX.

The role requires overseeing staff and interpreters, ensuring compliance with disability laws, and collaborating with faculty and departments to meet communication access needs. Strong leadership and budget management are essential for success in this on-site position.