Part-Time Interpreter I

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Shenandoah (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,028 - 59,858; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Tax-deferred retirement plan

Supportive work environment

Work/life balance

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a part-time Interpreter I in Shenandoah, Texas. This role involves providing professional Sign Language interpretation for Deaf or Hard of Hearing students and staff across various settings at Lone Star College.

Ideal candidates will possess strong fluency in Sign Language, hold an Associate degree, and have active BEI Basic certification. The job offers a supportive work environment and excellent benefits including work/life balance and a tax-deferred retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related work experience or equivalent education.
• Active BEI Basic certification required.
• Reliable transportation for travel between assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide Sign Language translation for students and staff.
• Analyze source language content for accurate interpretation.
• Participate in departmental meetings and activities.

Skills

Fluency in Sign Language and English

Understanding of Deaf culture

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Video phone and sign language software

Microsoft Windows environment

Job description

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education’s "Great Colleges to Work For®" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education. LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. Lone Star College-System Office employees are based at one of two System Office locations; The Woodlands and University Park. Both are the site for multiple administrative departments and system-wide training programs. Location address is 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381.

Job Description

Purpose and Scope

The PT Interpreter I functions as an intermediate-level, professional interpreter for students, faculty, staff and administration that are Deaf/Hard of Hearing in order to maintain institutional compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Interpreters strive to advance in sign language skill proficiency in order to provide the highest level of professional interpreter services possible. Interpreters support and promote all persons’ right to communication equity in learning and workplace environments.

Essential Job Functions

1. Provides Sign Language translation (voice and signing) and related Sign Language formats:
   1. for clients who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
   2. for all LSC students, faculty, staff and administration, and for visitors to LSC
   3. in all requested Lone Star College locations and settings
   4. at the appropriate language and register level
2. Analyzes source language content, meaning, and intent to accurately deliver information to the target audience
3. Communicates client information, client status, and any concerns or challenges to supervisor
4. Actively researches situations (and potential situations) involving new, technical, or complex information to gain an understanding of what will/may be interpreted
5. Ethically models positive and inclusive employee behavior
6. Attends and actively participates in ASR department meetings and activities
7. Continuously reviews current processes and procedures, and shares challenges and improvement ideas with supervisor and team
8. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong fluency in both Sign Language and English with the ability to preserve the meaning, tone, and emotional value of the original speech and have a firm grasp of both the source and the target languages, including all idioms
• Ability and willingness to accept interpreting assignments at a variety of times and locations within the LSC service area, as needed, which includes some evenings and weekends
• Knowledge of the structure and content of Sign Language and English, including the meaning and spelling of words and an understanding of the rules of composition and grammar
• Ability to understand and adhere to LSC Policy on Students with Disability Rights, FERPA rules of the release of student information to faculty, parents, students, and other related federal, state, and local regulations
• Knowledge of the Interpreter Code of Professional Conduct as adopted by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission
• Thorough knowledge of the Deaf culture and the Deaf community
• Basic knowledge of computer use in the workplace is required, including the ability to type, utilize internet search engines and word processing software, and to maintain a work calendar using proprietary software
• Ability to maintain a professional and friendly attitude and to quickly develop a rapport with a wide variety of people
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including tact and diplomacy
• Must be sensitive to cultural differences
• Excellent listening and customer service skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion

Physical Abilities

• Uses fingers (fine finger dexterity), hands and arms to communicate using Sign Language for extended periods of time for most of the working day
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Sitting, standing, and walking around is often required in order to maintain line of sight with clients as well as to provide services in certain settings (i.e. campus tours, clinical settings)
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound
• Ability to convey detailed or important instructions to others accurately and concisely both in English and in Sign Language

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Interpreting assignments occur at a variety of times and locations within the LSC service area, as needed
• Includes evenings and weekend assignments
• PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment. Incumbent may use video phone and/or sign language related software
• Internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a variety of environments, mostly climate-controlled office, classroom, meeting and convention environments with minimal exposure to safety hazards. May include indoor and/or outdoor laboratory environments with exposure to inclement weather, dust, dirt, etc. May include work in close quarters (e.g., simulated or real truck-driving cab) as well as providing remote services

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree and at least 3 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Active BEI Basic certification, or active BEI-recognized equivalent certification (prior BEI-I level not accepted)
• Reliable mode of transportation to travel between assignments within the LSC Service Area

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $36.98.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.