Interpreter (Pool)

California State University; North Ridge (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 88,000; Part time

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Job summary

CSUN is seeking an Interpreter to provide sign-language interpretation in academic classes and university meetings, facilitating rapid interaction and working with highly technical subject matter. The role includes sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign interpretation in diverse settings and may involve mentoring other interpreters.

Qualifications include formal training or equivalent experience with RID/NAD/NIC certifications, and a preference for candidates with a four-year college degree and

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of American Sign Language, English sign systems, Deaf Culture, and interpreting methods used to support deaf and hard-of-hearing consumers in academic, meeting, and platform settings.
• Ability to provide accurate sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign interpretation in advanced academic courses, department meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, theatrical events, and other complex environments involving technical or specialized subject matter.
• Mentoring, peer guidance, and training responsibilities may be included to support interpreter development while upholding professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting in academic classes with significant and rapid interaction across levels.
• Interpreting in department, college, and university meetings critical to department life and development.
• Interpreting in conferences, workshops, seminars, theatrical and platform settings with multiple consumers.
• Mentoring other interpreters and providing training at employee in-service programs.

Skills

ASL knowledge

English sign systems

Deaf culture

Interpreting methods

Education

Four-year college or university

Job description

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun.

Major Duties

Under general supervision, the Interpreter interprets in academic classes representing various levels requiring significant and rapid interaction using highly technical or specialized subject matter, concepts, theory, and vocabulary. Services may also involve advanced and/or complex topics requiring significant sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign interpretation in meetings, discussions, seminars, and conferences.

• Interpreting in academic classes representing various levels requiring significant and rapid interaction using highly technical or specialized subject matter, concepts, theory, and vocabulary.
• Interpreting in a variety of department, college, and university-level meetings that are critical to the life and development of the department; services may involve advanced and/or complex topics requiring significant sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign interpretation
• Interpreting in more complex situations such as conferences, workshops, seminars, theatrical, and/or other platform settings where multiple consumers, including students, faculty, and staff, are served simultaneously.
• Other duties may include mentoring other interpreters and providing training at employee in-service programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Any combination of formal training and relevant documented interpreting experience that demonstrates assurance of the skills appropriate for the level of the assignment. Such combination of experience and training should be equivalent to those prescribed in one of the following required certifications: RID (CI or CT), NAD (Levels 4-5 only), and NIC (Certified, Advanced, or Master).
• Wide acquaintance with academic higher education through attendance at or graduation from a four-year college or university is preferred.
• Two years of relevant documented interpreting experience in a variety of settings is desired.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of American Sign Language, English sign systems, Deaf Culture, and interpreting methods used to support deaf and hard-of-hearing consumers in academic, meeting, and platform settings.
• Ability to provide accurate sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign interpretation in advanced academic courses, department meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, theatrical events, and other complex environments involving technical or specialized subject matter.
• Skill in interpreting rapidly changing discussions, concepts, theories, and vocabulary while serving multiple consumers, including students, faculty, staff, and deaf/hard-of-hearing professionals.
• Ability to support interpreter development through mentoring, peer guidance, and training at employee in-service programs while applying professional standards and appropriate communication practices.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• Classification: 7193 / Hourly Interpreter/Realtime Captioner/Computer Aided Transcriber / 0
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE is $19.37 – $64.00 per hour, dependent on qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $19.37 - $194.60 per hour.
• HOURS: Intermittent, on-call; hours and schedule vary.
• This is a Temporary-renewable position; end date to be determined.

General Information

• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at 818-677-2101.