Sign Language Interpreter- Hrly/Int POOL; DSA
Listed on 2026-05-18
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Language/Bilingual
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Education / Teaching
Bilingual
Sign Language Interpreter - Hrly/Int POOL (DSA)
Job No: 556773
Work Type: Staff
Location: Southern California:
Long Beach
Categories: Bargaining Unit:
Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services
Appointment Type: Temporary
Time Basis: Part Time
Job SummarySign language interpreters facilitate the communication and integration of deaf and hard-of-hearing, or otherwise disabled students and consumers (including faculty, staff and university guests) into the classroom, other instructional settings, and into the university community either by way of American Sign Language (ASL), Signed English, or Transliteration (a manual, oral or tactile system of communication).
Furthermore, the incumbent provides services that are equitable, inclusive and provide culturally sensitive services that enhance the quality of campus life. This position uses a student-centered and equity-minded approach in all communication and service efforts.
Key Responsibilities- Sign language interpreters provide communication access by conveying verbal information into a mode of communication best understood by the deaf, hard-of-hearing and/or otherwise disabled students, faculty, staff and university guests.
Bob Murphy Access Center
Time Base/Duration of AppointmentHourly/intermittent on call temporary position. Successful candidates may be appointed for a few days and up to one (1) year depending on the assignment. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.
ClassificationHourly Interpreter/Real Time Captioner/Computer Aided Transcriber
CompensationSalary range: $45.20 to $74.97 per hour.
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesThe ideal candidate demonstrates the ability to adapt to a wide range of interpreting needs and possesses strong linguistic, cognitive, and technical skills. They have a general knowledge of Deaf Culture and can work across the full spectrum of sign modalities, from ASL to Signed English.
The candidate is flexible and able to transition between in‑person and remote interpreting as class modalities change, and is willing to provide interpreting support not only for registered BMAC students but also, when appropriate, for faculty, staff, and university guests.
Additionally, the candidate has strong attention to detail, excellent listening skills, and a solid command of English grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation. They demonstrate strong receptive and expressive communication skills, accurately conveying message content, register, tone, and intent across languages.
The candidate exercises sound judgment when accepting assignments based on skill level, topic familiarity, and consumer diversity, adheres to professional ethical standards and confidentiality requirements, and builds effective, respectful relationships with students, faculty, staff, campus officials, and guests across classroom and campus event settings.
Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."
Education and Experience- Sign language interpreters are required to complete an Interpreter Training Program (ITP) or have an equivalent level of experience.
- Minimum 2 years' volunteer and/or paid experience, or completion of a 4-year degree in Deaf Studies or related field.
- Interpreters are required by their profession to work towards and seek various levels of professional certification that are recognized on a state and national level as being appropriate in a post-secondary setting, including but not limited to NIC certification granted by RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf).
- National Interpreter Certification (NIC) preferred, not required.
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