Part Time Interpreter II

NC Community Colleges; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

NC Community Colleges is seeking an ASL Interpreter to provide essential communication support and accessibility services for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The role includes front desk coordination, interpreting during tests, advising appointments, and other student support activities as needed.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree in Interpreter Training and at least one year of interpreting experience, with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to inclusivity and

Qualifications

• Associate Degree from a regionally accredited institution in Interpreter Training and one year of interpreting experience.
• The ideal candidate is student-focused, professional, and adaptable, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create an inclusive and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides interpreting services for deaf and hard of hearing students in classroom, labs, and any college-related business.
• Reviews course schedules, syllabi, and textbooks to develop a general understanding of the lecture to be interpreted.
• Develops specialized signs to communicate technical terms and concepts.
• Responds to inquiries and provides information regarding the range and availability of interpreting services.
• Attends workshops and seminars to maintain awareness of innovations in field and improve skills.
• Provides information to faculty, staff, students, and the general public to educate them on the reasons and usefulness of services.
• Consults with supervisor and/or faculty in order to handle any problems or difficulties that arise.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sign language interpretation

Front desk communication

Deaf customer service

Education

Associate Degree in Interpreter Training

Job description

Associate Degree from a regionally accredited institution in Interpreter Training and one year of interpreting experience.

General Function

The ASL Interpreter provides essential communication support and accessibility services to ensure Deaf and hard-of-hearing students have equitable access to college resources and services. This position serves as a welcoming point of contact at the front desk, assisting students with general inquiries, coordinating communication, and facilitating access to campus services. Responsibilities may also include providing sign language interpretation during student testing and proctoring sessions, academic advising appointments, and other student support activities as needed. The ideal candidate is student-focused, professional, and adaptable, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create an inclusive and supportive environment that promotes student success.

Performs a variety of standard to moderately complex tasks related to providing interpretation and tutorial services to students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly, as this posting may be taken down before the listed closing date once adequate candidate interest has been reached.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provides interpreting services for deaf and hard of hearing students in classroom, labs, and any college- related business.
2. Reviews course schedules, syllabi, and textbooks to develop a general understanding of the lecture to be interpreted.
3. Develops specialized signs to communicate technical terms and concepts.
4. Responds to inquiries and provides information regarding the range and availability of interpreting services.
5. Attends workshops and seminars to maintain awareness of innovations in field and improve skills.
6. Provides information to faculty, staff, students, and the general public to educate them on the reasons and usefulness of services.
7. Consults with supervisor and/or faculty in order to handle any problems or difficulties that arise.
8. Other duties as assigned.