American Sign Language Interpreter, Student Health

About the role

The University of Virginia's Student Disability Access Center (SDAC), a unit within the Department of Student Health and Wellness, is seeking a skilled ASL/English Interpreter to facilitate equal access and effective communication across academic and campus environments. The ASL/English Interpreter will provide services for students, faculty, staff, and visitors in classrooms, meetings, events, and other university activities. This position will work closely with SDAC's Assistant Director of d/Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality ASL/English interpreting services for complex, specialized, and academically rigorous content in a variety of academic and professional settings, including classrooms, meetings, events, and other university activities.
• Interpret accurately and effectively, conveying the meaning, intent, tone, and register of all participants while supporting full access and engagement.
• Develop familiarity with assigned courses, subject matter, and communication preferences through ongoing preparation and collaboration with applicable students, faculty, and/or staff.
• Review course materials, terminology, and other resources to ensure effective and accurate service delivery.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, disability services personnel, and interpreter colleagues to support communication access and continuity of services.
• Adhere to the RID/NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct, maintaining confidentiality, professional boundaries, and ethical standards.
• Participate in professional development and continuing education activities to maintain and enhance interpreting competency.
• Demonstrate flexibility and professionalism in supporting a dynamic university environment, including occasional evening or weekend assignments.
• Contribute to an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative campus community.
• Contribute to the SHW and SDAC teams ongoing work to support students through presence in meetings, events, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School or equivalent required; Completion of accredited interpreter training program required.
• Experience: 3+ years relevant experience required.
• Licensure: National certification as an ASL-English interpreter (RID, NIC, BEI, or equivalent certification).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing interpreting services in academic, postsecondary, or other complex professional environments.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex, specialized, and academically rigorous content with accuracy and professionalism.
• Strong preparation skills, including the ability to review and master specialized terminology and subject matter.
• Knowledge of interpreting ethics, professional standards, and best practices.
• Experience working collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and interpreting colleagues.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience in higher education settings, designated interpreting, or specialized academic, research, healthcare, or technical environments is highly valued.

Physical Demands

• Frequently traveling (distance: minimum 1 mile/daily).
• Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Pay

The anticipated hiring range is $40.00 - $50.00/hourly, commensurate with education and experience.

Schedule

• This is a part time non-exempt-level, benefited position.
• This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.
• Assignments mainly will occur during daytime hours, however, may include occasional evening events.
• Individual assignments may range from one hour to multiple consecutive hours.