American Sign Language; ASL) Interpreter; Interpreter​/Realtime Captioner​/Computer Aided Transcriber

Job Title
American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter

Classification
Hourly Interpreter/Realtime Captioner/Computer Aided Transcriber

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Salary Range
Classification Range $19.37 - $194.60 per hour
(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $19.37 - $75.00 per hour)

Work Schedule
Monday - Saturday; schedule may vary according to department needs including early morning, evening, and/or weekend hours. This is a temporary, intermittent position to end on or before June 30, 2027, with a possibility of renewal on an annual basis if funds and/or program needs exist. This is a non-benefited position.

Why CSUF
California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education.

Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility.

Department
The Office of Disability Support Services (DSS) within the Division of Student Affairs strives to increase access and retention for students with permanent and temporary disabilities by ensuring equitable treatment in all aspects of campus life. The program acts as a catalyst and agent for compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations mandating equal opportunity and access for people with disabilities.

Our office provides co-curricular and academically related services which empower students with disabilities to achieve academic and personal self-determination. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter (Hourly Interpreter/Realtime Captioner/Computer Aided Transcriber). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction of Disability Support Services (DSS), ASL Interpreters facilitate effective communication access between Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students, faculty, staff, and the campus community. Interpreters provide professional ASL interpreting services in academic and university settings, including classroom instruction, meetings, campus events, and other university-sponsored activities. Responsibilities include accurately conveying spoken and signed communication, maintaining professional interpreting standards, and collaborating with DSS staff to ensure consistent and effective communication access.

Other duties as assigned.

Interpreter:
Ability to hear spoken English and working knowledge of the process of interpreting ASL and/or English sign system as required by the student(s) or the assignment. Interpret and transliterate between the ASL and sign systems and spoken English at a speed required by the assignment. Must be able to convey accurately the register, tone, intent, and content of the consumer’s message.

May work in a variety of settings such as a classroom, conference, and/or one-on-one meetings and work with persons from diverse backgrounds. A demonstrated knowledge of Deaf Culture and knowledge of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) code of professional conduct is needed. Any combination of formal training and relevant documented interpreting…