ASL Interpreter & Accessibility Coordinator

ASL Interpreter & Accessibility Coordinator

Location: Maryville College, Maryville, TN 37804

Salary Range: $39,462 - $44,395

Position

Purpose:

The ASL Interpreter & Accessibility Coordinator supports equitable access to academic instruction, campus programs, and student engagement opportunities for Deaf and hard of hearing students through the provision and coordination of interpreting and accessibility-related services. This position supports institutional compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related accessibility requirements while advancing student success, access, retention, and engagement.

The ASL Interpreter & Accessibility Coordinator serves as the primary provider and coordinator of interpreting services for Deaf and hard of hearing students at Maryville College. The role supports classroom instruction, campus events, student engagement opportunities, and institutional accessibility initiatives through direct interpreting services, operational coordination, and collaboration with faculty, staff, students, and external service providers. In addition, the coordinator manages scheduling, continuity of interpreting services, accommodated testing operations, student accommodations, campus outreach, and recruitment and retention efforts.

• Bachelor’s degree required in American Sign Language & Interpreting, Deaf Studies, Education, Social Work, Human Services, Accessibility Services, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of professional interpreting experience for Deaf, Deafblind, and hard of hearing individuals.
• Experience coordinating interpreting services, accommodations, or accessibility-related support services preferred.
• Experience working in higher education, student support services, or accessibility/disability resources preferred.
• Experience collaborating with faculty, staff, students, and community stakeholders in a service-oriented environment.

• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and Disability Resources & Accessibility personnel to support implementation of approved accommodations and ensure equitable student access.
• Serve as a campus resource regarding interpreting services, accessibility practices, and communication access for Deaf and hard of hearing students.
• Participate in institutional events, orientation programs, outreach initiatives, and community engagement activities related to accessibility and student engagement.
• Support recruitment and retention efforts for students requiring interpreting and accessibility services.

• Maintain confidential accommodation, interpreting, scheduling, and student support records in accordance with College policies, FERPA, ADA, and applicable accessibility regulations.
• Coordinate interpreting schedules and maintain documentation related to service delivery, coverage, and vendor utilization.
• Assist faculty and staff with accessibility-related practices, including captioning, accessible communication, and accommodation implementation.
• Utilize institutional software, communication platforms, and assistive technology systems to support accessibility operations and service coordination.

• Provide interpreting services for classroom instruction, advising meetings, campus events, orientation activities, theatrical productions, student programming, and other institutional functions as assigned.
• Respond to student accessibility concerns with professionalism, compassion, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Coordinate and secure qualified part-time or agency interpreters as needed to ensure continuity of services and minimize accessibility gaps.
• Support communication and coordination among students, faculty, interpreters, and campus departments regarding accessibility-related services and accommodations.

• Coordinate day-to-day operations related to interpreting and accessibility support services for Deaf and hard of hearing students.
• Assist with accommodated testing coordination and operational support during peak periods, including midterms, finals, and staff absences.
• Support note-taking services, assistive technology coordination, and related accessibility service functions.
• Assist with scheduling, logistics, and operational planning for accessibility-related services and campus access needs.
• Monitor interpreting coverage needs and proactively address scheduling conflicts or service gaps.

• Assist with monitoring expenditures related to interpreting services, agency utilization, accommodations, and accessibility support resources.
• Support documentation, purchasing, reconciliation, and budget tracking activities in accordance with College procedures.

• Support continuous improvement efforts related to accessibility services, communication access, and student support practices.
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