ASL/English Interpreter
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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”
With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion.
Job Overview
Provide American Sign Language (ASL)/English interpreting services for students, employees, and visitors of the university in a variety academic and professional settings. This position is an 80% FTE (32 hours per week) and is eligible for UC benefits.
Essential Functions
• Provide effective, accurate, and impartial ASL/English interpreting to the university community, including on-site and virtually, across all UC campuses, as assigned. Provision of service includes necessary preparation such as reviewing relevant materials, meeting with professors or presenters, and assessing logistical arrangements.
• Utilize technologies, including enterprise tools, to provide video remote interpreting (VRI) in academic and non-academic settings.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state mandates regarding accommodation of qualified individuals with disabilities including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and
adhere to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct (CPC).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.
Required Education
High School Diploma or GED
Required Experience
- Five (5) years documented work experience interpreting in a wide range of settings including interpretations from ASL to Spoken English and Spoken English to ASL.
- Documented experience working in interpreting teams.
Additional Qualifications Considered
• Completion of an Associates or Bachelor’s degree in interpreter training/education or related field.
• RID, NAD or BEI certification.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Sitting - Continuously
- Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Continuously
- Hearing, listening - Continuously
- Talking - Continuously
- Standing - Often
- Walking - Often
- Pulling, pushing - Often
- Bending - Seldom
- Stooping - Seldom
- Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Seldom
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
- Competitive salary range of $49,000-$55,00 dependent on the candidate's experience.
- Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
- Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
- Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
- Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
REQ: 97521
ASL/English Interpreter
Cincinnati, OH, US
Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
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