American Sign Language Interpreter - Disability Resource Center

ASL Interpreter

The ASL Interpreter provides direct communication access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, staff, and community members. This role involves real-time, bidirectional translation (English to ASL and ASL to English) during academic lectures, special events, and administrative meetings.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Interprets simultaneously with the presentation, classroom lectures and/or other presentations and events from English into sign language; interprets student responses from sign language into English
• Interprets at special events (such as field trips, student-instructor conferences, and special meetings)
• Assists Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, employees, and others in situations where interpretation may be essential
• Participates in regular interpreter staff meetings and in-service training workshops
• Obtains and reviews related materials prior to providing interpreting services
• Provides awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of the deaf and hard of hearing population
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluency in American Sign Language, signed English or other modes of signed communication.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
• Skill in simultaneous translation from English to the sign language or modes of communication preferred by the deaf and hard of hearing person.
• Skill in simultaneous translation from the sign language or modes of communication preferred by the Deaf and Hard of Hearing person to English.
• Skill in judging and adjusting to the deaf or hard of hearing person's language preference.
• Skill in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Ability to learn to use special or technical signs employed in an educational setting.
• Ability to deal effectively with hearing impaired deaf or hard of hearing persons, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
• Ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
• Ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
• Ability to maintain records.

To Apply:

For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.