Interpreter III

Job Summary/Basic Functions

A Staff Interpreter facilitates communication between persons who are deaf/hard of hearing and all aspects of the public and private sector, which may include, but are not limited to, academic, business, and other entities as
needed and appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A bachelor's degree is required.

Experience: Three years of directly related experience is required.

Licensure & Certifications: License/Certification
•National Interpreting Certification is required and must be a member in good standing
•Full Interpreting License is required and must be maintained
•Additional certifications in various areas of expertise are preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

Required Knowledge:
•Requires the ability to gather, organize, and analyze data in the completion of general functional procedures.
Required Skills
•Strong interpersonal skills
•Strong bilingual skills in ASL and English
•Strong ethical and professional skills
• Decision-making
•Appropriate customer service skills
•Measurable native-like skills
Required Traits:
•Accountability
•Ethical
•Integrity

Job Duties:

• 90% - Provides Direct Interpreting Services Facilitates communication between Deaf/Hard of Hearing individuals and University and Personal contacts related to the individuals in both the public and the private sectors. Requires a high level of critical thinking and bi-lingual linguistic competency. - (Essential)
• 10% - Completes all other duties as assigned to ensure effective operation of the Department. •Maintains skills and knowledge through continuing education opportunities •Maintains good working relationships with all parties, contacts within and outside the University •Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. •Completes special duties or projects as assigned. - (Essential)