Career Center

ASL Interpreter/Access Advisor

Title:
1439-YN - Student Services Specialist

Business Title:
ASL Interpreter/Access Advisor

Additional Titles:

Location:
Washington State University

Employee Type:
Admin. Professional

Job Family:
Administrative Professional - OT Eligible

Position Details:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.3, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Vaccine or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious accommodation is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/. Please contact HRS at [email protected] or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.

Summary of Duties:
Under direction and supervision of the Access Center Associate Director, the American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter provides interpreting services for undergraduate and graduate D/deaf and hard-of-hearing students using ASL and/or other manual sign system in: lectures, labs, academic meetings/clubs, and other university related situations (to include evening and weekend work). Communicate with students and faculty, and secure preparation materials for interpreters and coordinate training opportunities for interpreters. Attend Access Center staff meetings once a semester. Communicate with other ASL interpreters in support of team goals and the provision of services on a daily basis. Advise students when possible.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree, preferably in an education-related field, and three (3) years of experience related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. A Masters degree in a relevant field may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience.
  
• Three (3) years of professional experience interpreting, with at least one year experience in a relevant setting (education or industry).
  
• Completion of an accredited interpreter training program or equivalent.
  
• Ability to have or obtain by the time of hire, a state or national certification or equivalent.
  
• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and Signed English (PSE).
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• State or national ASL certification.
  
• Advanced degree, preferably in business or biological science.
  
• More than five (5) years classroom experience as a sign language interpreter in a post-secondary educational setting
  
• More than three (3) years of classroom experience as a sign language interpreter in advanced business courses.
  

Additional Information:

Area/College: Student Affairs
Department Name: Access Center
City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164
Monthly Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
FTE: 100%
This is a permanent position.
Screening Begin Date: This position will begin screening candidates on May 19, 2022 and will remain ongoing until a successful applicant has been identified.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Applicant Instructions:

Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application.
Required Documents:

• Resume
  
• Cover Letter
  

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
9 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected].

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Pullman-WA/ASL-Interpreter-Access-Advisor_R-5665

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.





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