PT ASL Interpreter

Working Title:

32-Hour PT Staff ASL Interpreter

Classification

Title:

Interpreter II

Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled):
Thursday, March 12, 2026 @ 11:55pm PT

Hiring Preference:
Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2,5,7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.

Under general supervision, the Interpreter II is distinguished from the Interpreter I by performing more complex assignments requiring a combination of higher levels of training, skills, certification, and experience. Assignments for the Interpreter II often involve high levels of interactive discussions requiring the interpreter to rapidly switch between spoken English and sign language or manual sign system and vice versa. These assignments may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Advanced level or highly complex classes requiring significant and rapid interaction using highly technical or specialized subject matter and vocabulary.
• Discussion situations in classrooms, conferences and workshops involving advanced and/or complex topics requiring significant sign‑to‑voice and voice‑to‑sign translations; and,
• More complex interpreting situations such as conferences, workshops, seminars, theatrical, and/or other platform settings where multiple consumers, including students, faculty and staff are served simultaneously.

FLSA:
Non‑Exempt (Eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,500 per month - $5,892 per month (32 Hour Part‑Time Adjusted). Salary determination will be commensurate with education, skills and experience.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,344 per month - $11,243 per month

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Salary Grade/Range:
Anticipating hire at Salary Range B, based on candidate's qualifications.

Recruitment Type:
Regular (Probationary)

Time Base:
Part‑Time

Pay Plan: 10-month position working from August to May (June and July months off)

Work Hours:

32 hours a week commitment with flexibility inclusive of some nights and weekends

The Disability Access Center (DAC) offers a wide range of accommodation services that ensure students with disabilities have equal access and opportunity to pursue their educational goals. Working collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and administrators, DAC provides campus‑wide consultation and serves as a primary information resource on disability‑related issues to the campus community. For more information, visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./student‑affairs/centers‑programs/services‑students‑disabilities/

Knowledge and Abilities

In addition to the knowledge required of the Interpreter I, both skill/pay levels of the Interpreter II require thorough knowledge of the interpreting process; demonstrated understanding of the special communication needs of Deaf or Hard‑of‑Hearing consumers; comprehensive understanding of Deaf Culture, working knowledge of platform interpreting techniques; working knowledge of the vocabulary, terminology, and basic information in a variety of subjects;

and specific knowledge of specialized vocabulary and techniques used in interpreting professional and technical subject matter.

In addition to the abilities required for the Interpreter I, both skill levels of the Interpreter II must be able to interpret effectively at a level that requires using unique terminology and language; effectively shift between ASL or a manual sign system to spoken English and vice versa in highly interactive situations, such as discussions, workshops, seminars and platform settings; interpret difficult and complex terms, concepts, ideas and emotions;

learn unique subject matter, theories, and terminology; provide accurate, thorough, and comprehensive services; and be responsive to students’ communication needs and preferences.

Education and Experience

Generally, wide acquaintance with academic higher education through attendance at or graduation from a four‑year college or university may be essential to provide interpreting services at a level required for the…