Hourly Interpreter - Pool

Working Title: Hourly Interpreter

Classification Title: Hourly Interpreter

Posting Details

Position Summary

Interpret for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and/or Deaf-Blind students in: classrooms, lectures, labs, assigned course activities, placements, internships; in meetings with other academic departments, advisors, professors, university platform situations, telephone interpreting for academically related needs; provide limited mobility assistance for Deaf-Blind students, if needed.

FLSA: Hourly Intermittent/Non-Exempt

Minimum Qualifications

Required Qualifications

1. Possession of AA degree in Interpreting Preparation Program or equivalent.
2. Knowledge of various manual communication modes: ASL, Signed English, and/or manual codes, and oral and tactile interpreting.
3. Extensive experience in educational interpreting in university level curriculum.
4. Ability to interpret in a variety of activities such as classroom, lecture, lab, field trips, internships; mobility assistance for Deaf-Blind students, meetings with academic departments, professors, advisors, and student group work.
5. Ability to perform in highly interactive situations such as discussion, workshops, seminars, and platform settings, and handle unique subject matter, theories and terminology and team with interpreters and/or real-time captioners.
6. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.

• Ability to pass a background check

Preferred Qualifications

1. Completion of upper division coursework and/or BA/BS degree.
2. Possession of RID or EIPA 4 or above for salary range II eligibility.
3. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain rapport with the Deaf community.
4. Ability and knowledge to mentor other interpreters.
5. Word processing and spreadsheet skills for lexicons and schedule/timesheet records preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications

Possession of RID and/or NAD and/or equivalent skills certificates as specified in the classification:

• RID certificate in either interpretation or transliteration and/or NAD Level 3 (level 4 preferred) for IIA
• RID certificates in both interpretation and/or transliteration and/or NAD Level 4 (level 5 preferred) for IIB

Documents Needed to Apply

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Proof of Licensure/Certification(s)

Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.

About Sac State

is located in the heart of Californias capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the Farm-to-Fork Capital, is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State proudly serves as a The university enrolls around 31,000 students from the Greater Sacramento Region, throughout California, across the nation, and around the world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:

As evidenced by the values embedded in our , Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.

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Selected candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the United States. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1-B Visa).

Note to Applicants:

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.