Interpreter III

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University seeks a Staff Interpreter III to facilitate communication for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students and staff on the Richmond Campus. The role supports academic and other activities with a high level of bilingual linguistic competency.

The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree and three years of directly related experience, with National Interpreting Certification and a Full Interpreting License; additional certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: A bachelor's degree is required.
• Experience: Three years of directly related experience is required.
• Licensure: National Interpreting Certification and Full Interpreting License required; additional certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• 90% - Provides Direct Interpreting Services; facilitates communication between Deaf/Hard of Hearing individuals and University and Personal contacts related to the individuals in both the public and the private sectors.
• 10% - Completes all other duties as assigned to ensure effective operation of the Department; maintains skills; ensures compliance with laws, policies and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

ASL-English bilingual

Ethical conduct

Decision making

Customer service

Fluency (native-like)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Title

Interpreter III

Organization

Eastern Kentucky University

Position Type

Fulltime Staff

Search Type

External - minimum 7 days

Department

71R000 - Dean of Students

Division

5R0000 - Student Success, Engage &Oppor

Position Location

Richmond Campus

Driver Classification

Non-Driver

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Schedule Type

Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week

37.5

Posted Salary Grade

Non-Exempt - G21

Job Summary / Basic Functions

A Staff Interpreter facilitates communication between persons who are deaf/hard of hearing and all aspects of the public and private sector, which may include, but are not limited to, academic, business, and other entities as needed and appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A bachelor's degree is required.

Experience: Three years of directly related experience is required.

Licensure & Certifications

• National Interpreting Certification is required and must be a member in good standing.
• Full Interpreting License is required and must be maintained.
• Additional certifications in various areas of expertise are preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Required Knowledge

• Requires the ability to gather, organize, and analyze data in the completion of general functional procedures.

Required Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong bilingual skills in ASL and English
• Strong ethical and professional skills
• Decision-making
• Appropriate customer service skills
• Measurable native-like skills

Required Traits

• Accountability
• Ethical
• Integrity

Job Duties

• 90% - Provides Direct Interpreting Services Facilitates communication between Deaf/Hard of Hearing individuals and University and Personal contacts related to the individuals in both the public and the private sectors. Requires a high level of critical thinking and bi-lingual linguistic competency. -(Essential)
• 10% - Completes all other duties as assigned to ensure effective operation of the Department. • Maintains skills and knowledge through continuing education opportunities • Maintains good working relationships with all parties, contacts within and outside the University • Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. • Completes special duties or projects as assigned. - (Essential)

Funding Source

Institutional

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions

Interpreters are required todemonstrate expert knowledge in providing interpreting services fordeaf/hard-of-hearing individuals. Incumbent performs a range of straightforward to complex tasks.Some variation in the work pattern. Minor planning of contentand/or limited choice of work method within general guidelinesestablished by the supervisor. Consequences of error would causeminor to significant inconvenience or embarrassment and would belimited to the work section. Most errors could be corrected withinone day to one week.

The incumbent regularly deals with a range of more complexinquiries and requests for information. Contacts may includefaculty, staff and students and external agencies. The incumbentoccasionally initiates inquiries or requests for information withother entities arising from his/her own work.

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.