Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 10497
Full/Part Time: Part Time
Org Marketing Statement
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Hispanic Serving University specializing in cyber, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic development.
With more than 34,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region.
UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service.
The university embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property-for Texas, the nation and the world.
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UTSA, situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life.
As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other underserved communities, our university is committed to ending generations of discrimination and inequity.
UTSA, a premier public research university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces the uniqueness of each voice.
Posting End Date
Open Until Filled.
At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Salary
Salary Range: up to $35-$37 per hour, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.
Hours per Week
Non-Exempt Position: up to 19 hours per week.
Required Application Materials
Resume is required
American Sign Language Certification card required
Cover Letter is preferred
Essential Functions
Typical Duties:
1.
Interprets class lectures, discussions, announcements, conversations, meetings, events, and other spoken word situations using ASL or manual sign system appropriate for the language and the cultural background of deaf/hard of hearing students and staff.
2.
Accurately interprets deaf/hard of hearing students' signs into fluent English for other students, faculty, and staff as assigned.
3.
Works with faculty and college departments to gain understanding of relevant concepts to better facilitate translation for deaf/hard of hearing students.
4.
Works effectively in teams with other sign language interpreters.
5.
Maintains certification by completing continuing education units as required by state or national certification.
6.
Adheres to the Code of Professional Conduct for interpreters.
Periodic:
1.
Reports any student related concerns the Coordinator of Deaf/Hard of Hearing Services.
2.
Participates in department and division-wide quality improvement activities and meetings as necessary.
3.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
High school graduation or GED.
One year of experience interpreting in a four-year college or university.
Texas certification at BEI Level III or above by the Texas Workforce Commission or equivalent RID/NAD Certification.
Preferred Qualifications
Associates degree in an accredited interpreter training program, or equivalent.
Three years of experience interpreting in a four-year college or university
Texas certification at BEI Advanced Level or above by the Texas Workforce Commission or equivalent RID/NAD Certification.
Experience using Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
Working Conditions
This position will be primarily located:
On Campus: Primary work location will be on all campuses.
Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
Travel to surrounding UTSA campuses will be required.
Additional Information
UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
This is a security sensitive position.
Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
EO/AA Statement
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status.
The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.
Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.
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