Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, and multicultural institution of higher education dedicated to the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world. As part of the university, the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center is a federally funded center that operates exemplary elementary and secondary education programs for deaf and hard of hearing students as well as national outreach programs which develop and disseminate innovative curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide, and provide information, training, and technical assistance to parents and professionals serving children from birth through age 21.
Job Title:
Staff Interpreter (CHI)
Worker Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salary
Exempt Status:
Yes
Compensation Grade (Track/Level):
T3
Hiring Range (Commensurate with experience and qualifications):
$90,555.00-$120,739.00
Salary Ranges:
Supervisory Organization (Department):
Interpreter StaffReporting to the Senior Interpreting Administrator, the Staff Interpreter (Certified Hearing Interpreter) supports the Gallaudet Interpreting Service (GIS) in providing communication access services for students, staff, faculty, alumni, and visitors for both Gallaudet University and the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center.
Interpreting Skills and Language Proficiency Expectations
Provides professional and accurate interpreting services to the Gallaudet community and a wide variety of settings as assigned.
Prepares for each assignment by reviewing scheduled assignments ahead of time, reviewing all materials available for each assignment, seeking out additional prep to support well rounded content knowledge, meeting with presenters, faculty, and event coordinators to review content, discuss logistics, and determine appropriate interpreting needs for each environment, including co-interpreting needs.
Regularly and consistently develops breadth and depth of interpreting competency between one or more language pairs, including American Sign Language and English.
Engages in ongoing self-assessment of skill and works with the supervisor to identify and determine areas of focus and skill growth; and collaborates with the GIS scheduling office to request assignments that provide continued growth opportunities, and incorporates goals as part of yearly performance evaluation process.
Professional and Behavioral Expectations
Adheres to the RID/NAD Code of Professional Conduct at all times by maintaining the strictest level of confidentiality for all interpreting assignments, demonstrating respect for consumers and colleagues, and abiding by all other tenets of the CPC.
Provides interpreting services without regard for personal benefit and in a manner that fosters consumer autonomy.
Adheres to Gallaudet University code of conduct as outlined in the University Administration & Operations Manual; and conducts self appropriately in all interpersonal communications.
Practices direct conflict resolution when necessary to foster and maintain a positive space.
Maintains and submits all required employment-related documentation in a timely manner by reading and responding, as needed, to all emails from both the University and GIS, and completing conflict of interest, internet security, and annual compliance training within the given deadlines.
Maintains interpreting credentials and supports the Belonging and Engagement missions.
Meets regularly with the supervisor to review performance and activities, including but not limited to progress on performance and professional goals, consumer feedback and evaluations, operations and scheduling input according to established practices within the department, and opportunities for enhancing services within GIS and the University community.
Ensures services and supports are delivered in a manner that prioritizes community access and individual autonomy.
Leadership Activities
Coordinates interpreting services for large or specialized events (e.g., conferences, graduation, Homecoming, etc.) while collaborating with the supervisor and the Scheduling team as needed.
Contributes to the effective operations of GIS by serving on departmental committees.
Contributes to the continued development of the interpreting field by participating in all mentoring, mentor training and professional development opportunities, and by engaging in reciprocal mentoring and skill development with colleagues.
Engages in development and application of readily-applicable short and long-range solutions to current issues facing the interpreting field.
Additional Responsibilities
Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisors.
Demonstrates a genuine commitment to belonging in the workplace and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning.
Serves as a mandatory reporter under Title IX; and commits to completing Title IX training and other compliance requirements on an annual basis.
Prioritizes safety in the workplace as a collective responsibility for the well-being of employees and fosters a culture of safety that is integral to our success, including strict adherence to safety procedures and protocols, as well as promptly reporting any safety hazards or incidents.
Performs related and other duties as needed.
Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma and/or GED.
A minimum of four years of professional interpreting experience.
RID Certification and/or BEI credential.
Ability to communicate in American Sign Language.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience working in a higher education setting.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong ability to learn to interpret for deaf people across the life course.
Strong ability to solve problems in real time when faced with competing demands or ethical dilemmas.
Strong ability to perform or learn techniques in interlingual interpreting in a variety of settings that may include platform, teaming, formal, informal, medical, legal, and others associated with interpreting.
Demonstrated ability to work with and across University departments, outside constituents and groups.
Additional Job Details:
The incumbent must be able to work in evenings or weekends as needed.
Applications must submit a transcript if a Bachelor's degree is in process.
Applicants are expected submit a portfolio of professional interpreting experience including a description of experience in various interpreting settings, mentorship/practicum supervision experience, workshops/trainings/professional presentations/classes delivered and attended, a list of any published works, and a list of any other contributions made to the field of interpreting.
The incumbent without a Bachelor's degree is required to obtain a Bachelor’s degree within five years of employment (failure to meet the requirement may result in termination of employment).
“Pass” rating on GIS interpreting skills screening is required before hire date.
Other Important Information:
The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University.
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