Sign Language Interpreter II – 129916

Job Summary

Provide interpretation between English and American Sign Language for students, faculty, staff, and guests of the university.

Essential Functions

Sign Language Interpreter II

·       Skill/Certification levels as noted below (Utah Professional certification, Utah Master* certification, RID CI* certification, or RID CT* certification

·       Ability to hear auditory information at a normal level with or without auditory aids.

·       Ability to hear, comprehend, and retain in working memory, auditory stimuli.

·       Arrange seating, standing, or other positioning to ensure unobstructed visual communication.

·       Ensure lighting and auditory reception is appropriate to facilitate effective communication.

·       Mediate understanding cross culturally and bi-linguistically.

·       Inform parties involved when discrepancies in communication exist because of cultural or linguistic variation.

·       Provide interpretation for classes of moderate complexity

·       Can work independently in the course (while compensating for the linguistic acumen of the student)

Sign Language Interpreter III

·       Skill/Certification levels as noted below (RID NIC certification, RID NIC Advanced* certification, RID NIC Master* certification, RID CI* and CT* certifications, Utah Professional certification, Utah Master* certification, RID CI* certification, or RID CT* certification

·       Ability to hear auditory information at a normal level with or without auditory aids.

·       Ability to hear, comprehend, and retain in working memory, auditory stimuli.

·       Arrange seating, standing, or other positioning to ensure unobstructed visual communication.

·       Ensure lighting and auditory reception is appropriate to facilitate effective communication.

·       Mediate understanding cross culturally and bi-linguistically.

·       Inform parties involved when discrepancies in communication exist because of cultural or linguistic variation.

·       Provide interpretation for classes of advanced complexity (jargon heavy courses, highly technical courses, etc.)

·       Can work independently in the course (while compensating for the linguistic acumen of the student

·       Can also mentor interpreters of lower skill.

Education/Experience

Minimum education/experience required:  

Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Preferred:

Bachelor or Master degree from an accredited institution in any field of study.

Skills, abilities, knowledge, licenses, certifications:

Minimum required:  

 Sign Language Interpreter II

·       Utah Professional certification, or

·       Utah Master* certification, or

·       RID CI* certification, or

·       RID CT* certification

Sign Language Interpreter III

·       RID NIC certification, or

·       RID NIC Advanced* certification or

·       RID NIC Master* certification or

·       RID CI* and CT* certifications

Employee Class: 1/2 Time (17.5 hour)
Work Location: Provo Campus
Environment: Rare presence of abnormal variations in temperature and exposure to outside conditions
Physical Exam Required: N
Physical Exam Details: 
Desired Start Date: As soon as possible
Job Close Date: 03/29/2024
Pay Level: 51 or 53
Approximate Starting Salary: Level II: $26.50 – $34.25 Level III: $33.25 – $43.00
Documents Required at time of Application:
Required: Resume
Optional: Cover Letter, Letter of Recommendation 1
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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