Sign Language Interpreter - Multi-Lingual - Hrly​/Int POOL; DSA

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Work type: Staff
Location: Long Beach
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Temporary, Part Time

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The Multi-Lingual Sign Language Interpreter 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), or Signed English, Transliteration (a manual, oral or tactile system of communication.)

Multi-lingual Sign Language Interpreters must be competent in three or more languages and their regional varieties (rather than two), understand and apply a variety of cultural norms, and seamlessly communicate between ASL and at least two spoken languages in real time.

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.

• 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

Hourly/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.

Hourly Interpreter/Real Time Captioner/Computer Aided Transcriber

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

The salary range for this classification is $75.00 to $77.18 per hour.

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled multi-language interpreter who is fluent in three languages, including their regional varieties, and can seamlessly interpret between them in real time. They demonstrate a strong understanding of Deaf Culture and can work effectively across a range of sign modalities, from ASL to Signed English. They skillfully apply cultural norms and accurately convey meaning, register, tone, and intent while ensuring clear and precise communication across languages.

The ideal candidate possesses exceptional linguistic, cognitive, and technical abilities, along with strong attention to detail, active listening skills, and a solid command of English grammar and usage. They adapt easily to diverse consumers, topics, and settings, exercising sound judgment when accepting assignments. Additionally, they work collaboratively and professionally with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners, navigate various campus environments with ease, maintain positive working relationships, and consistently…