INTERPRETER (PART-TIME, NON-STUDENT)
Full Time
Edinburg, TX
$18.50 an hour
Posted
Job description
Number of Vacancies
1
Location
Edinburg, Texas
Department
Student Accessibility Services
FTE
0.475
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Scope of Job
To perform advanced interpreting work utilizing comprehensive or specialized skills with knowledge of interpreter ethics. To provide interpreting for students or employees with hearing impairments in academic or workplace situations.
Description of Duties
- Interprets (primarily voice to sign) for deaf or hard of hearing individuals in academic and designated work situations.
- Performs interpreting work in classrooms, labs, special events, and other University related settings.
- Prepares for assignment by reviewing specific terminology and content related to assigned material.
- Assesses whether communication is being understood.
- Assists with registration, orientation, tours, and presentations for students with disabilities.
- Participates in events that promote Student Accessibility Services goals among the student population.
- Serves as resource for information related to deaf and hard of hearing students.
- Adheres to the RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) Code of Professional conduct.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
From assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
None.
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree along with previous departmental experiences/training may be required.
Preferred Education
N/A
Licenses/Certifications
Specific training or certification may be required in assigned area. BEI Certification preferred.
Required Experience
Previous experience in a similar position. Knowledge of personal computer, word processing, spreadsheet, and database software or specialized equipment based on assignment.
Preferred Experience
N/A
Equipment
Telecommunication Device for the Deaf, PC, calculator, other standard office equipment.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Classroom or office conditions. Working conditions may be determined by the situation requiring interpreting and may vary from the usual classroom or office environment.
This assignment is for 19 hours per week and is scheduled for Monday – Friday, however, schedule may vary.
This assignment is for 19 hours per week and is scheduled for Monday – Friday, however, schedule may vary.
This is a part-time temporary assignment, non-benefits eligible.
Other
Excellent customer service and communication skills. Capacity to multitask under pressure, respond professionally to all inquiries and finish data collection tasks with high quality. Ability to interact in a professional manner with faculty, staff, students and the public. Ability to exercise judgment and collaborate effectively in the solution of practical program relating to office operations and data collection. Teamwork is a must.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment Category
Part-Time
Minimum Salary
$18.50 per hour
Posted Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date
08/22/2022
Grant Funded Position
No
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Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant,
Please be advised that in order to be considered for this position, please submit your resume to Richard Givens at richard.givens@utrgv.edu.
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Please be advised that in order to be considered for this position, please submit your resume to Richard Givens at richard.givens@utrgv.edu.
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the Chief Human Resources Officer.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the Chief Human Resources Officer.
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