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

Sign Language Interpreter - Multi‑Lingual

Location: Southern California:
Long Beach |
Work Type: Staff |
Job No: 556769

The Multi‑Lingual Sign Language Interpreter facilitates 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 by way of American Sign Language (ASL), 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, understand and apply a variety of cultural norms, and seamlessly communicate between ASL and at least two spoken languages in real time.

The incumbent provides equitable, inclusive, and culturally sensitive services that enhance the quality of campus life and uses a student‑centered, equity‑minded approach in all communication and service efforts.

• Provide communication access by conveying verbal information into a mode of communication best understood by deaf, hard‑of‑hearing and/or otherwise disabled students, faculty, staff, and university guests.

• Highly skilled multi‑language interpreter fluent in three or more languages with their regional variations, and able to interpret between them in real time.
• Strong understanding of Deaf culture and ability to work effectively across a range of sign modalities, from ASL to Signed English.
• Excellent linguistic, cognitive, and technical abilities, strong attention to detail, active listening skills, and solid command of English grammar and usage.
• Ability to adapt quickly to diverse consumers, topics, and settings, exercising sound judgment when accepting assignments.
• Collaborative and professional with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners; navigates campus environments with ease and maintains positive working relationships.
• Adheres to all university policies, procedures, and guidelines, including safety, civility, information security, and non‑discrimination policies.

• Completion of an Interpreter Training Program (ITP) or equivalent level of experience.
• Minimum 2 years volunteer and/or paid experience, or completion of a 4‑year degree in Deaf Studies or a related field.

• Required to work toward and seek professional certification recognized at the state and national level, such as NIC certification granted by RID.
• National Interpreter Certification (NIC) preferred, not required.

Salary placement is determined by education, experience, and qualifications, with a range of $75.00 to $77.18 per hour.

Consistent with California law and federal civil‑rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209, and other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws.

All forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation are prohibited.

Final date to receive applications: 01 January 2027.