American Sign Language (ASL) - English interpreter - UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ : Job Details

Job Announcement Position Information Position Title American Sign Language (ASL) - English interpreter Campus All Campuses Department Disability Services (Title 504) Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct Part Time Exempt or Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Regular,Temporary, or Grant Regular General Description The interpreter will interpret English to ASL and interpret ASL to English for deaf students. Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities Interpret ASL to English and English to ASL for deaf students during class, for meetings with professors and other faculty/staff members, at college events and as needed for situations at Union college. Education Requirements • Associate's degree required. • Must have graduated from an American Sign Language Interpreting Program. • Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf certification ( NIC ) helpful. Experience • 1-3 years' experience in educational interpreting. Competencies and Skills Required • Fluency in American Sign Language Interpretation. • Conveying the thought, intent, and spirit of a speaker to a deaf/hard of hearing person. Physical Demands and Work Environment • This position's duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled. • Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. • No or very limited exposure to physical risk. • Some travel required. Salary $65/hour Additional Information Union College does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs. Union College is an EEO / AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled ============== Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons. ============== We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten-week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at Union College, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university. Terms of Employment Part time (as needed). Hours not to exceed 25 per week. Hourly rate based on certification and experience. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off- campus sites as needed by the college. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies. Posting Detail Information Open Date 01/09/2023 Close Date Open Until Filled No Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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