Ancillary ASL Interpreter (On Call) (Part Time) (Multiple Positions)

Duties & Responsibilities

• As needed, interprets/transliterates for the Deaf campus community and visitors to provide access for classroom/education related meetings, programs, or activities.
• Settings include classrooms, one-on-one or group meetings for students, college sponsored events or presentations, campus-wide events such as Orientation, Commencement, etc.
• Requests may include hours during evenings and weekends and non-campus locations.
• Performs independent needs assessment regarding cultural and language variables to determine the most appropriate interpreting methods and strategies to employ.
• Follows and maintains strict confidentiality in all interactions following Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Ethics standards.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of and skill with various methods of expressive and voice interpreting/transliterating.
• Knowledge of the ethical standards set forth by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Incorporated.
• Knowledge of standard practices in interpreting/transliterating at the postsecondary level.
• Knowledge of cultural aspects of deafness and cross-cultural mediation.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in interpreting at the postsecondary level.
• Possession of a valid Interpreter Generalist license issued by the state of Arizona.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited American Sign Language interpreting program.
• Possession of a national certification of interpreting from the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, or Board for Evaluation of Interpreter (BEI).

Benefits

Benefits Eligible: No

Pay

Compensation Type: hourly rate
Compensation Guidance: The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when determining pay, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, external compensation benchmarks, and internal equity.

Contact Information

HR-DRC@arizona.edu