Hourly Interpreter – Pool

California State University-Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

California State University, Sacramento is seeking an Hourly Interpreter to support Deaf and Hard of Hearing students on campus. The role covers classrooms, lectures, labs, meetings, and related activities, with potential mobility assistance for Deaf-Blind students.

Requires AA in Interpreting Prep, familiarity with RID/NAD certifications, and experience in higher education interpreting. On-site, hourly intermittent, with flexible hours to meet departmental needs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ASL, Signed English, and/or manual codes; and oral interpreting.
• Ability to interpret and transliterate between ASL/sign systems and spoken English.
• Experience in educational interpreting in university settings.
• Familiarity with RID/NAD certifications and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students in classrooms, lectures, labs, and meetings.
• Provide limited mobility assistance for Deaf-Blind students when needed.
• Support interpretation in various academic activities and platforms as required.

Skills

ASL & English sign systems

Interpretation in academic setting

Deaf culture awareness

Mobility assistance for Deaf-Blind

Communication across diverse settings

Education

AA degree in Interpreting Preparation

Job description

Working Title: Hourly Interpreter

Classification Title: Hourly Interpreter

Posting Details This is a Pool recruitment. This recruitment will remain open and be filled on a continuous basis.

Note to Applicants: This position will work on-site at the Sacramento State campus.

Hiring Preference Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2, 5, 7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.

Position Summary

Interpret for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and/or Deaf-Blind students in: classrooms, lectures, labs, assigned course activities, placements, internships; in meetings with other academic departments, advisors, professors, university platform situations, telephone interpreting for academically related needs; provide limited mobility assistance for Deaf-Blind students, if needed.

FLSA : Hourly Intermittent/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Hiring Range: $50.00 per hour – $59.65 per hour commensurate with education, certification, and experience

CSU Classification Salary Range : $19.37 per hour – $194.60 per hour

Salary Grade/Range : 1

Recruitment Type : Temporary (Annually Renewable)

Time Base : Hourly-Intermittent

Pay Plan : Hourly

Work Hours : Hours will vary according to the needs of the department. This position will work on-site at the Sacramento State campus.

Department Information The Disability Access Center (DAC) offers a wide range of accommodation services that ensure students with disabilities have equal access and opportunity to pursue their educational goals.

Working collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and administrators, DAC provides campus-wide consultation and serves as a primary information resource on disability-related issues to the campus community.

For more information, visit: https://www.csus.edu/student-affairs/centers-programs/services-students-disabilities/

Minimum Qualifications

Assignments vary in type and extent of knowledge and abilities in terms of subject matter and vocabulary required, but common requirements include the following knowledge, abilities, and background:

Knowledge And Abilities

Working knowledge of the process on interpretation; ASL and/or English sign system as required by the student(s) or the assignment; the methods and techniques used in communicating with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing consumers; the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) code of professional conduct; the vocabulary used in the courses to which the Interpreter is assigned; and a demonstrated knowledge of Deaf Culture.

Ability to hear spoken English and use ASL, Signed English, and/or another manual sign system to effectively generate language; interpret and transliterate between the ASL and sign systems and spoken English at a speed required by the assignment, which may involve a variety of settings such as a classroom, conference, and/or one-on-one meeting; and work with students from diverse backgrounds.

Education And Experience

Any combination of formal training and relevant documented interpreting experience that demonstrates assurance of the skills appropriate for the level of the assignment(s) is required. Typically, sufficient interpreting training or experience requires graduation from an interpreter training program and/or relevant documented interpreting experience. In addition, a wide acquaintance with academic higher education through attendance at a post-secondary educational institution may be essential to fully comprehend and accurately interpret the concepts, language, and vocabulary used in the assigned instructional, academic, and/or administrative situations.

Required Qualifications

• Possession of AA degree in Interpreting Preparation Program or equivalent.
• Knowledge of various manual communication modes: ASL, Signed English, and/or manual codes, and oral and tactile interpreting.
• Extensive experience in educational interpreting in university level curriculum.
• Ability to interpret in a variety of activities such as classroom, lecture, lab, field trips, internships; mobility assistance for Deaf-Blind students, meetings with academic departments, professors, advisors, and student group work.
• Ability to perform in highly interactive situations such as discussion, workshops, seminars, and platform settings, and handle unique subject matter, theories and terminology and team with interpreters and/or real-time captioners.
• Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.

Condition of Employment

• Ability to pass a background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of upper division coursework and/or BA/BS degree.
• Possession of RID or EIPA 4 or above for salary range II eligibility.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain rapport with the Deaf community.
• Ability and knowledge to mentor other interpreters.
• Word processing and spreadsheet skills for lexicons and schedule/timesheet records preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications

Possession of RID and/or NAD and/or equivalent skills certificates as specified in the classification:

• RID certificate in either interpretation or transliteration and/or NAD Level 3 (level 4 preferred) for IIA
• RID certificates in both interpretation and/or transliteration and/or NAD Level 4 (level 5 preferred) for IIB

Documents Needed to Apply

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Proof of Licensure/Certification(s)

Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.

About Sac State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California's capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the "Farm-to-Fork Capital," is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State proudly serves as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and is recognized by the California Legislative Assembly as a Black-Serving Institution. The university enrolls around 31,000 students from the Greater Sacramento Region, throughout California, across the nation, and around the world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code, Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State ? page.

Background Check Disclaimer

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position. One variation of background check required could be a LiveScan screening, which involves submitting fingerprints at a certified LiveScan Service Center.

Out of State Employment Policy

Sacramento State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Equal Employment Opportunity

California State University, Sacramento is an Affiliated equal opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/benefits/reasonable-accomodation.html

The University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/learning-development/csu-learn.html.

Eligibility Verification

Selected c andidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the United States. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions ( i.e . H-1-B Visa).

Note To Applicants

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.