Part-Time Sign Language Interpreters

Illinois State University; Normal (IL); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Time away from work

403(b) Plan

Job summary

Illinois State University is seeking part-time sign language interpreters to meet demand for student services and at public events. This pool is used to hire interpreters on an as-needed basis, based on licensure and event requirements.

Starting dates are flexible, with options for Extra Help hours and campus-based assignments within Illinois. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and meet background check requirements.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Licensure with Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission (IDHHC) with an intermediate level or above.

Responsibilities

• Provide sign language interpretation services for students and at public events.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

IDHHC licensure (intermediate or above)

Job description

Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: Student Access and Accommodation Services

Job Summary

Student Access and Accommodation Services utilizes part-time sign language interpreters on an as needed basis to provide services for students and at public events.

Additional Information

Benefits include time away from work for eligible employees and the option to participate in University's 403(b) Plan.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$45.00 - $60.00 per hour, based on licensure

Required Qualifications

1. High school graduation or equivalent
2. Licensure with Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission (IDHHC) with an intermediate level or above

Proposed Starting Date

Creating pool of candidates for future openings

Optional Applicant Documents

Licensure with Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission (this can be a screenshot)
Certification of Retirement Annuity

Special Instructions for Applicants

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois.

Extra Help employees may only work up to 28 hours per week for all University employment and are paid for hours worked only. Extra Help employment does not guarantee permanent employment. Extra Help employees may only work up to 900 total hours.

Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for Illinois State University in the United States. Illinois State University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Illinois State University is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Illinois State University.

Contact Information for Applicants

Kira Shelton
Human Resources
[e-mail]
[phone]

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at [phone]. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at [phone].