Director, Sign Language Interpreting And Communication Access

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

Company Description

Austin Community College (ACC) is a nationally recognized two-year college serving the diverse communities of Central Texas. ACC is committed to student success by offering affordable, flexible pathways for learners to complete degrees, gain new job skills, or advance their careers. The college provides inclusive academic and support services designed to help students achieve their educational and professional goals. Team members at ACC contribute to a mission-driven environment that celebrates student achievement and community impact. Prospective applicants can explore inspiring student stories at austincc.edu/iamacc to learn more about ACC's culture and values.

Role Description

The Director, Sign Language Interpreting and Communication Access is a full-time, on-site role based in Austin, TX. This position oversees the planning, delivery, and evaluation of sign language interpreting and communication access services for students, employees, and visitors who are Deaf or hard of hearing. The director manages staff and contracted interpreters, coordinates service schedules, and ensures services are compliant with applicable laws, regulations, and institutional policies. Daily responsibilities include collaborating with faculty and campus departments to identify communication access needs, developing procedures and guidelines, monitoring service quality, and resolving complex accommodation issues. The role also involves budget oversight, program assessment, staff training, and participation in campus-wide initiatives that support accessibility, equity, and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in American Sign Language (ASL), sign language interpreting, and communication access services.
• Experience supervising and leading teams, including hiring, scheduling, performance management, and staff development.
• Knowledge of disability rights laws, accessibility standards, and best practices in accommodations in higher education.
• Strong skills in program administration, budget management, and strategic planning.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills for working with diverse students, employees, and community members.
• Ability to analyze needs, solve problems, and make data-informed decisions in a fast-paced academic environment.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Deaf Studies, Interpreting, Education, Counseling, or a comparable discipline; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., RID) are preferred.
• Prior experience providing or coordinating interpreting and communication access services in an educational or institutional setting is highly beneficial.