Sign Language Interpreter; Interpreter

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Hourly Interpreter provides ASL interpreting services to facilitate communication most often in a classroom or related instructional settings and activities for persons who are deaf or hard‑of‑hearing. Assignments may involve technical or specialized subject matter and vocabulary. Individual assignments may vary based on the specific skills of the interpreter and the needs of the students or other consumers.

More difficult tasks may involve interpreting technical or specialized subject matter, using specialized signs, accommodating varied language preferences, and interpreting fast spoken material. Specific complexity and skill factors include the type of interpreting or communication system needed, difficulty or unique nature of the subject matter and vocabulary, speed of interpreting required, and number of consumers served simultaneously.

Any combination of formal training and relevant documented interpreting experience that demonstrates assurance of the skills appropriate for the level of assignment(s) is required. Typically, sufficient interpreting training or experience requires graduation from an interpreter training program and/or relevant documented interpreting experience. A broad acquaintance with higher education through attendance at a postsecondary institution may be essential to fully comprehend and accurately interpret the concepts, language, and vocabulary used in the assigned instructional, academic, and/or administrative situations.

• Certification from National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (NRID) or Certification from Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA).
• Bachelor's degree.
• Completion of a sign language interpreter training program.
• Experience with American Sign Language interpreting at the college level.

Time Base:
Hourly/Intermittent

Pay Plan: 12/12

Work Schedule:

As needed

Salary Range: $17.57 - $176.50 per hour.

This appointment does not include health benefits for applicants not currently employed with CSU, Chico. Benefit eligibility for on‑campus employees will be reviewed based on their current benefit status. CSU, Chico offers benefits such as sick leave, vacation, and health insurance for eligible employees.

Applicants will be required to disclose if they have received a final administrative or judicial determination of sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after meeting the minimum qualifications. Applicants in the final stages of the application process must sign a release form authorizing the release of information from current or former employers regarding any substantiated allegations of misconduct. The successful candidate must complete a background check—including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting—before assuming the position.

Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer. The position is a Limited Mandated Reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and requires compliance with CSU Executive Order 1083.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.