Staff Interpreter Coordinator Position
Staff Interpreter Coordinator
Position Summary
Provides ASL–English interpreting services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, faculty, staff, and visitors. It also coordinates communication access services (interpreting, captioning, and related accommodations) for the Disability Services Office.
Key Responsibilities
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Interpret in classrooms, meetings, advising sessions, and campus events.
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Prepare for assignments and adapt interpreting to consumer needs.
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Manage scheduling of interpreters, captioners, and related services.
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Track service usage and assist with reporting.
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Collaborate with faculty, staff, and outside vendors to resolve access issues.
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Mentor or provide guidance to staff interpreters, interns, or student workers.
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Support campus outreach, training, and inclusion initiatives.
Essential Functions
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Deliver accurate, effective real-time interpreting across diverse academic/professional settings.
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Apply NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct; maintain confidentiality.
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Exercise independent judgment to resolve communication access barriers.
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Build positive working relationships with students, faculty, and colleagues.
Minimum Qualifications
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National Interpreter Certification (NIC, RID, NAD) or state equivalent.
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Fluency in ASL and English.
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Experience providing interpreting services in educational/professional settings.
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Knowledge of Deaf culture, accessibility laws (ADA/504), and interpreting ethics.
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Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience coordinating services in higher education or similar settings.
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Supervisory or leadership experience.
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Familiarity with scheduling/data systems.
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Experience mentoring interpreters or interns.
Working Conditions
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Flexibility for evenings, weekends, or occasional on-call shifts.
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Ability to manage physical and mental demands of interpreting.
- Travel between campus sites as needed.