Hourly ASL Interpreter (Continuous)

About the role

The Interpreter I and Interpreter II positions at CSUN provide interpreting services to facilitate communication in various educational settings. The roles require a combination of voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice interpreting skills, with the Interpreter II handling more complex assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services in classroom and related instruction settings.
• Interpret technical or specialized subject matter and vocabulary, adapting terminology and instruction to ensure accessibility for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students.
• Perform more complex assignments requiring rapid switching between spoken English and sign language or manual sign system.
• Interpret in high-level discussions and complex topics, ensuring accurate and fluent translation.
• Adapt to diverse language preferences and assist in accommodating consumer requests.

Requirements

• Interpreter I: Experience in voice-to-sign interpreting or transliterating, with three years preferred. Must possess and maintain certification in CI, CT, NIC, or NAD.
• Interpreter II A/B: Two years of paid interpreting experience, with three years or 1800 hours preferred. Wide acquaintance with academic higher education system through college or university attendance or graduation is desirable.

Qualifications

• Interpreter I: Three years of experience preferred.
• Interpreter II A/B: Three years or 1800 hours preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of methods and techniques for communicating with deaf/hard of hearing persons.
• Ability to hear spoken language communication and use American Sign Language or other sign systems.
• Ability to vocally express for deaf/hard of hearing signers and interpret or transliterate for groups of hearing and deaf/hard of hearing persons.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

The anticipated hiring range for Interpreter I is $32.28 - $41.29 per hour, and for Interpreter II A/B is $48.59 - $59.17 per hour. The salary range is $19.37 - $194.60 per hour. Hours are intermittent, on-call, and vary. The position is temporary, renewable, and subject to annual renewal based on organizational needs. The individual hired will work on-campus in Northridge, and this is not a telecommute position.

General Information

• Applications are currently being accepted for the Hourly Interpreter POOL. Applications are accepted on a continuing basis through June 30, 2027, or until an adequate amount of applications have been received.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before an offer of employment is extended.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and must disclose any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
• The CSU recommends that all individuals follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations and safety measures.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability, Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status.