Part-Time ASL Interpreter — Campus & Remote

Nazareth College; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Nazareth University is building a pool of qualified part-time, temporary American Sign Language interpreters to support communication access needs across campus. Interpreters may be contacted for variable, assignment-based work involving regularly scheduled courses, campus events, meetings, student and employee support, academic programs, and other University activities.

Hours and placements vary based on campus needs and interpreter availability.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in American Sign Language and English.
• Experience providing ASL interpreting services in academic, professional, event, or community settings.
• Ability to interpret clearly, accurately, impartially, and professionally for a range of campus audiences.
• Strong judgment, reliability, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Ability to prepare for assignments involving varied academic and professional terminology.
• Ability to work respectfully and effectively with students, employees, families, visitors, and community members.
• Availability for daytime assignments and occasional evening or weekend assignments.
• Ability to provide services on the Nazareth University campus in Rochester, NY.
• Ability to use email, videoconferencing platforms, and other technology necessary for scheduling and remote interpreting assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, impartial, and effective interpretation between American Sign Language and English in courses, meetings, events, programs, and other assigned settings.
• Convey the meaning, tone, intent, and relevant contextual information communicated by participants.
• Review available course materials, agendas, terminology, and other information needed to prepare for assignments.
• Adapt interpreting methods to the setting, participants, subject matter, and communication needs of the assignment.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries, confidentiality, and impartiality.
• Follow applicable professional standards and University policies when providing interpreting services.
• Communicate availability and respond promptly to assignment requests, scheduling changes, or potential conflicts.
• Arrive on time and remain available for the full duration of accepted assignments.
• Use videoconferencing or other communication technology for remote assignments when required.
• Notify the supervisor promptly of concerns that could affect communication access or successful completion of an assignment.
• Perform other related interpreting duties as assigned.

Skills

ASL proficiency

English proficiency

Interpreting experience

Confidentiality

Education

RID NIC EIPA credentials

Tools

Zoom

Job description

Nazareth University is building a pool of qualified part-time, temporary American Sign Language interpreters to support communication access needs across campus. Interpreters may be contacted for variable, assignment-based work involving regularly scheduled courses, campus events, meetings, student and employee support, academic programs, and other University activities.

Hours and placements vary based on campus needs and interpreter availability.