APPLICANTS MUST APPLY DIRECTLY AT: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/siue?keywords=interpreter

Description

The Office of Accessible Campus Community & Equitable Student Support (ACCESS) seeks a qualified Staff Interpreter to join its team. Reporting to the Director, the Staff Interpreter will be responsible for communicative expression and receptivity with d/Deaf and hard of hearing students, faculty, staff, and others in various settings.

The primary role of this position is to provide classroom interpreting services to identified students on a regular basis. As the topics discussed vary, the position can be quite complex. Additionally, the Staff Interpreter will provide interpreting services for University convocations, meetings, consultations, and health services as needed. The incumbent will also be responsible for educating faculty, staff, and meeting facilitators on the role of the interpreter. Furthermore, the position will perform other related duties as assigned. It is essential to note that the supervisor may assign additional duties that are logically related to the position, even if they are not explicitly listed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Translates simultaneously with the presentation, classroom lectures and/or other presentations and events from English into ASL; translates student responses from ASL into English.
• Provides interpreting services for students, faculty, and staff that are d/Deaf or hard of hearing throughout the SIUE, Alton and East St. Louis campuses. Additional interpreting assignments may include medical, mental health, religious, legal, employment settings, staff meetings, events and workshops within the Edwardsville community and surrounding areas. Traveling to and from external appointments in own vehicle.
• Professional Development and preparation for assignments by reading textbooks; conferring with students, instructors, and/or other interpreters.
• Provide awareness training and mentoring to staff, and student interns. Participates in regular staff meetings and in-service training workshops (i.e. Using an Interpreter, The Interpreting process, The Role of the Interpreter, Intro to Deaf Culture, etc.).
• Building rapport with faculty, assisting with intakes for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students. Maintain confidential documentation of service provision and student need, frequent communication with faculty, staff, students, and outside agencies.
• Provide general office support, including planning and scheduling interpreting coverage as required, assistance in text conversion for students with reduced or limited vision, and maintenance of training materials and textbook library.

Work Schedule: This position is full-time, requiring 37.5 hours per week. The standard work week runs from Monday to Friday, with working hours from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Some night and weekend hours will be required as needed.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High School Graduation or GED.

2. B. For post-secondary education, Interpreters must show proof of current licensure at the Intermediate Proficiency level or higher as specified in Section 1515.90 of the Interpreter for the Deaf Act of 2007 Rules*

*As required by the position to be filled, education, training and/or work experience in an area of specialization inherent to the position may be required to meet credential requirements #2A or #2B above:

• Interpreting Level 3 Required

Preferred Qualifications:1. Level IV or Level V State Interpreter Certification preferred and/or national RID/NAD certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to listen to and rapidly understand spoken English; excellent listening skills and demonstrated ability to identify essential components of orally presented information; comfortable working in academic settings with diverse populations. Provide quality seamless service to internal and external customers

Application Materials and Information:

• To be eligible for the role, ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full time and part time work experience, including start and end dates of employment, and at least three professional references.
• Relevant part-time work experience will count towards qualification for this position and will be converted to full-time equivalence to calculate the total length of experience.
• You are strongly encouraged to submit a resume and/or cover letter to provide additional context and showcase your qualifications.
• Upload all official or unofficial transcripts to meet the educational requirements. If the job description specifies a minimum number of college hours, official or unofficial transcripts are mandatory for the successful processing of your application.
• Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit, please refer to the Guide for Veteran Document Verification. (Download PDF reader)
• After the position has closed, your application and supporting materials will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications, including any specialty factors associated with this position. Those who qualify will move forward for Civil Service Examination/Testing.
• Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from careerinfo@siue.edu.
• Applicants who may not precisely meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply. In the application or within the resume or cover letter, clearly state how credentials and relevant work experience align with the specified requirements of the position.
• Applications must be submitted by the specified closing date no later than 11:59 p.m. CST.

About Civil Service Examination/Testing: The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of application materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, your application will move forward for examination/testing in which you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. This score will be emailed to the email address noted on your application. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled. Exam scores will be delivered from the civil service system apps@sucss.illinois.gov.

Supplemental Information

Classification: State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number: 2190 – SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Driver’s License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.

Pre- Employment Screening: All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and, where applicable, other background checks such as a drug screen, verification of employment and education or licensure/certification, reference checks, and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.

Additional Information: This position does not offer work authorization sponsorship. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status. F-1 and J-1 visa holders must be enrolled full-time and can only apply for temporary part-time roles working 20 hours or less per week during spring and fall semesters, such as student worker positions, assistantships, and civil service extra help roles. SIUE is a state university, and it's important to highlight that benefits from state-sponsored plans may not be accessible to individuals on F1 or J1 visas.

Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at 618-650-2190 or via email at careerinfo@siue.edu

Statement of Diversity: SIUE is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. We firmly believe in providing equal access and opportunity to individuals across all job titles. We will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, national origin, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation or veteran’s status.

SIUE cultivates an atmosphere of inclusivity, respect, and warmth that fosters learning and collaboration. Each member of our university community bears the responsibility of actively contributing to this enriching campus environment. We encourage individuals who are dedicated to upholding these values to apply.

To learn more about SIUE's Mission and statement on diversity, please visit: https://www.siue.edu/about/mission-goals-plans/index.shtml

We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, email careerinfo@siue.edu.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,840.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Ability to Relocate:

• Edwardsville, IL 62026: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person