American Sign Language Interpreter - Disability Resource Center

American Sign Language Interpreter - Disability Resource Center

Hiring Department:
Disability Resource Center

Location:

Chicago, IL USA

Requisition

FTE: 1

Work Schedule:

8:30AM - 5:00PM

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 2

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Posting Close Date:
September 14, 2026

Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $65,000. / Annual Salary

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities.

UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

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.

• 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

• 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.

  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. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

  The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

  Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.