Part-Time Interpreter II

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Lone Star College-System Office, University Park

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-System Office employees are based at one of two System Office locations;
The Woodlands and University Park. Both are the site for multiple administrative departments and system-wide training programs.

Location address is 20515 SH 249 (SH 249 and Louetta Road) Houston, Texas .

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The PT Interpreter II functions as an advanced-level, professional interpreter for LSC students, faculty, staff and administration and for visitors to LSC who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing in order to maintain institutional compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Interpreters strive to advance in sign language skill proficiency in order to provide the highest level of professional interpreter services possible.

Interpreters support and promote all persons' right to communication equity in learning and workplace environments.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong fluency in both Sign Language and English with the ability to preserve the meaning, tone, and emotional value of the original speech and have a firm grasp of both the source and the target languages, including all idioms.
• Ability to effectively interpret in higher-level (BEI Advanced or equivalent) interpreting situations.
• Ability to effectively mentor lower-level Interpreters.
• Ability and willingness to accept interpreting assignments at a variety of times and locations within the LSC service area, as needed, which includes evenings and weekends.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of Sign Language and English, including the meaning and spelling of words and an understanding of the rules of composition and grammar.
• Ability to understand and adhere to LSC Policy on Students with Disability Rights, FERPA rules of the release of student information to faculty, parents, students, and other related federal, state, and local regulations.
• Knowledge of the Interpreter Code of Professional Conduct as adopted by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
• Thorough knowledge of the Deaf culture and the Deaf community.
• Basic knowledge of computer use in the workplace is required, including the ability to type, utilize internet search engines and word processing software, and to maintain a work calendar using proprietary software.
• Ability to maintain a professional and friendly attitude and to quickly develop a rapport with a wide variety of people.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including tact and diplomacy.
• Must be sensitive to cultural differences.
• Excellent listening and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills…