Sign Language Interpreter - Multi-Lingual - Hrly/Int POOL (DSA)

California State University, Long Beach; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 103,320 - 106,323; Part time

Job summary

A California public university is seeking a Multi-Lingual Sign Language Interpreter to facilitate communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. This role requires fluency in three languages and a strong understanding of Deaf Culture. Candidates should have a background in interpreting and demonstrate excellent cognitive and linguistic skills. The position is temporary with an hourly rate ranging from $75.00 to $77.18, focusing on equitable access to education and campus life.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret seamlessly between ASL and two spoken languages in real time.
• Proficient in applying cultural norms in communication.
• Demonstrates professionalism in collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in various settings.
• Conduct interpretations during classes and campus events.
• Ensure equitable and inclusive communication access.

Skills

Fluency in three languages

Understanding of Deaf Culture

Attention to detail

Active listening

Cognitive skills

Education

Completion of Interpreter Training Program or equivalent experience

Minimum 2 years volunteer or paid experience

4-year degree in Deaf Studies or related field

Job description

Job Summary

The Multi‑Lingual Sign Language Interpreter facilitates communication and integration of deaf and hard‑of‑hearing, or otherwise disabled students and consumers (including faculty, staff and university guests) into classroom, other instructional settings, and the university community by using American Sign Language (ASL), Signed English, Transliteration (a manual, oral or tactile system of communication). Multi‑lingual Sign Language Interpreters must be competent in three or more languages and their regional variations, understand and apply a variety of cultural norms, and seamlessly communicate between ASL and at least two spoken languages in real time. The incumbent provides services that are equitable, inclusive, and culturally sensitive to enhance campus life. This position adopts a student‑centered, equity‑minded approach in all communication and service efforts.

Department

Bob Murphy Access Center

Time Base/Duration of Appointment

Hourly/intermittent on‑call temporary position. Successful candidates may be appointed for a few days and up to one (1) year depending on the assignment. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Classification

Hourly Interpreter/Real Time Captioner/Computer Aided Transcriber

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by education, experience, and qualifications. The salary range for this classification is $75.00 to $77.18 per hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide communication access by conveying verbal information into a mode of communication best understood by deaf, hard‑of‑hearing, and otherwise disabled students, faculty, staff, and university guests.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled multi‑language interpreter who is fluent in three languages, including their regional varieties, and can seamlessly interpret between them in real time. They demonstrate a strong understanding of Deaf Culture, and can work effectively across sign modalities (ASL to Signed English). They skillfully apply cultural norms and accurately convey meaning, register, tone, and intent, ensuring clear communication across languages. The candidate possesses exceptional linguistic, cognitive, and technical abilities, strong attention to detail, active listening, and command of English grammar and usage. They adapt easily to diverse consumers, topics, and settings, exercise sound judgment, and collaborate professionally with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including safety, civility, information security, and non‑discrimination. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience and assist in achieving the commitment to a vision of excellence.

Education and Experience

• Sign language interpreters are required to complete an Interpreter Training Program (ITP) or have an equivalent level of experience.
• Minimum 2 years volunteer and/or paid experience, or completion of a 4‑year degree in Deaf Studies or related field.

Licenses / Certificates

• Interpreters must pursue professional certification recognized nationally (e.g., NIC by RID).
• National Interpreter Certification (NIC) preferred, not required.

Physical Summary

Light work – job involves some lifting of medium weight objects (10–20 pounds) and/or 10–20% of the job involves standing or walking.

Equal Employment Statement

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation, or any form of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. CSULB expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees; acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR‑[e-mail].

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach requires employees at the time of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out‑of‑State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU‑related work outside California.