ASL Interpreter

About the role

This position is on an as needed basis. A weekly schedule is established each semester, which will require flexibility to support student schedules, including the opportunities to work weekdays Monday through Friday within the hours of 8am to 10pm and occasionally on the weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services to Ivy Tech students, faculty, staff and visitors.
• Engage in preparation and effective customer relations
• Interpret signed and spoken discourse in classroom and non-academic assignments, with clients who use a wide variety of language modalities.
• (An interpreting/transliterating skills assessment may be part of the interview process).
• Assess language needs of all clientele and adjust interpreting to ensure accurate and effective communication
• Maintain accurate timesheets in Ivy Tech’s time reporting system
• Communicate in a professional manner in all settings
• Complete Ivy Lead Trainings in a timely manner

Requirements

• An Associates, Bachelors or Masters level degree OR 3 years of Professional Interpreting Experience
• Proficiency in American Sign Language and English
• Nationally and Sate certified or working towards certification
• Demonstrate ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued