Sign Language Interpreter

Illinois State University; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Plan

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Illinois State University is seeking an interpreter services coordinator in Academic Affairs, Special Education to manage a calendar of interpreting needs for faculty and provide sign and voice interpreting, both virtually and in person.

You will interpret for classes and meetings and coordinate with departments to ensure access services are available as needed.

This role emphasizes accuracy, professional communication, and adherence to university policies and licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken and written English.
• Ability to interpret in both directions: ASL to English and English to ASL.
• Experience interpreting in academic or professional settings, in person and virtual.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendar of interpreting needs for faculty.
• Provide sign and voice interpreting for classes and meetings, in person and virtual.
• Coordinate scheduling with departments and interpreters.

Skills

ASL fluency

English fluency

Academic interpreting

Job description

Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Special Education

Job Summary

This position manages a calendar of interpreting needs for faculty and provides sign and voice interpreting, both virtually and in person, for faculty who require interpreting services. This includes interpreting for their classes and meetings, as well as for other classes and meetings as needed.

Additional Information

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

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$45.00 - $62.50 per hour

Required Qualifications

1. Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken and written English.
2. Demonstrated ability to interpret accurately in both directions: spoken English to ASL (sign interpreting) and ASL to spoken English (voice interpreting).
3. Ability to interpret effectively in academic and professional settings, both in person and virtually.
4. Must hold, or be eligible to obtain, an Illinois interpreter license through the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission.

Preferred Qualifications

1. National interpreter certification, such as the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) National Interpreter Certification (NIC) or Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) certification.

Work Hours

TBD based on need

Proposed Starting Date

January 2027

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.

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