Interpreter

Job Summary

Accessible Education Center (AEC) is seeking a skilled and dedicated Staff Interpreter to support Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. This position is on a 10/12 Pay Plan, meaning the role works 10 months per year with salary paid out over 12 months (0.8 FTE). The role reports to the Director of the Accessible Education Center and provides high‑quality interpreting and transliterating services across a variety of academic settings, including complex and specialized coursework.

• Provide professional American Sign Language (ASL) and voice interpreting services in undergraduate, graduate, and specialized classes
• Adapt interpreting to technical and discipline‑specific subject matter
• Maintain a flexible schedule to meet student needs
• Assist with scheduling interpreters and real‑time captioners

• Possess highly developed skills in American Sign Language (ASL) and other communication modes pertaining to the Deaf & Hard of Hearing population
• Knowledge of complex subject matter that provides fluent, accurate, and specific translation while performing as an educational Interpreter
• Working knowledge of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) code of professional conduct
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, adhere to RID Code of Conduct, and appropriately handle sensitive communications with students, employees and external agencies
• Ability to maintain RID certification
• Ability to perform accurately in a detail‑oriented environment
• Ability to compose and appropriately format correspondence and reports
• Strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of Deaf culture and working knowledge of the Deaf Community
• Ability to advocate effectively for students with disabilities working with university personnel
• Excellent customer service and public relations skills with strong oral and sign language communication skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Graduation from a four‑year (4) college or university may be essential to provide interpreting services at a level required for the position assignments
• Certificate of completion of an accredited Interpreter Preparation Program and National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Certification is required (e.g., CI/CT or NAD or NIC)
• Two (2) years of relevant documented interpreting experience in a variety of settings usually are needed to perform at the level required for position assignments

• Completion of an accredited Interpreter Preparation Program as well as a Bachelor of Arts Degree
• A wide acquaintance with academic higher education through attendance at a post‑secondary educational institution may be essential to fully comprehend and accurately interpret the concepts, language, and vocabulary used in the assigned instructional, academic and/or administrative situations

Classification: Interpreter II

Anticipated Hiring Range: $6,800/month - $7,200/month (0.8 FTE)

CSU Salary Range: $4,658/month - $10,120/month

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30–35 % of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

San José State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff, as well as university programs and activities.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose. San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.