Interpreter
- Richmond, BC, Canada
Part-time
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- Job type
- Part-time
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- Education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
- 497852
- Richmond Campus
- Student Support Positions
- Part-Time Staff
- Closing at: May 11 2027 - 23:55 EDT
Title: Interpreter
Position Type: Part-Time Staff
Search Type: External - minimum 7 days
Department: 71R000 - Dean of Students
Division: 5R0000 - Student Success, Marketing & Comm
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: Non-Driver
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Schedule Type: Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)
Hours Per Week: As needed
Retirement: None
Contact Person: Renee Montecinos
Job Summary/Basic Functions
An Interpreter facilitates communication between current students who are deaf/hard of hearing in all academic aspects of the university experience including but not limited to, classroom lectures, academic advising, field trips, and internships.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree is required.
Experience: Two (2) years of directly related experience is required.
Equivalency: Education or native like ASL skills may substitute for experience
Licensure & Certifications: Level III
- National Interpreting Certification is required and must be a member in good standing
- Full Interpreting License is required and must be maintained
License/Certification
- Temporary Interpreting License is required and must be maintained.
- Must be actively working towards National Interpreting Certification
Job Duties:
Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Funding Source: Institutional
Open Until Filled: No
EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Facilitate communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing students across academic aspects of university life. Interpret in settings including classroom lectures, academic advising, field trips, and internships.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree and two years of directly related experience are required, although education or native-like ASL skills may substitute for experience. Required credentials include Level III National Interpreting Certification and a maintained interpreting license; candidates must also be actively working toward National Interpreting Certification.
Skills
- American Sign Language
- Interpreting
- Communication
- Academic Support
- Classroom Interpretation
- Academic Advising Support
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact
Renee Montecinos
Categories
- Education
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- American Sign Language
- ASL
- Interpreting
- National Interpreting Certification
- Level III Certification
- Temporary Interpreting License
- Full Interpreting License
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Student Support
- Academic Support
- Classroom Lectures
- Academic Advising
- Field Trips
- Internships
- Higher Education