A member of the Division of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (DWLLC) main office staff, this position serves as the American Sign Language (ASL) on-site interpreter. When not scheduled to interpret, this position completes tasks as assigned by the DWLLC Staff Program Coordinator that support the needs of the Division and more specifically ASL.
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Standard work schedule is 20 hours during Monday–Friday, 8:00AM–5:00PM; however, this position will require work done outside of standard business hours and some weekends based on needs for employee accommodations. This position is an Academic Year appointment and appointment is based on the current UI Academic calendar. More information can be found here.
Key Areas of Responsibilities
Operational Support and Management
- Deliver in the moment and pre-scheduled American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation within the office environment of the Division of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures which includes highly complex materials in various settings such as employee appointments, ongoing communication with Division Director and Departmental Executive Officers (DEOs), faculty meetings and trainings, DWLLC events, and other activities as necessary.
- Includes interpreting for world language credit elective (taught in English) and office hours for course.
- Deliver pre-scheduled ASL interpretation for other campus units as coordinated and assigned by DWLLC Staff Program Coordinator.
- Attend faculty meetings and take notes.
- Support DWLLC Staff Program Coordinator with administrative duties as assigned, including, but not limited to:
- Budgetary needs for additional ASL Interpreter requests throughout the year.
- Curricular needs including managing waitlist needs, special permission processes, and updates to course offerings planner.
- ASL Programs email account inquiries including registration and program questions from current and prospective students.
- Provide support final exam needs, including troubleshooting technology.
- Contribute to ASL Program curriculum diversity through providing signing examples for recordings.
- Partner with DWLLC Staff Program Coordinator to host ASL Chat.
- DWLLC Staff Program Coordinator and ASL Faculty Program Coordinator to develop and organize a silent weekend.
Strategic Planning
- Support DWLLC Staff Program Coordinator with the coordination/preparation of strategic plans in relation to ASL interpreter needs.
- Partner with DWLLC Staff Program Coordinator to provide direction and integrative coordination in the planning, development, and implementation of a vocabulary development program for staff, to include training on common phrases used in the workplace in ASL and other languages taught throughout the DWLLC.
Communication and Outreach
- Support DWLLC Staff Program Coordinator with liaison work with ASL agencies regarding programs or services needed within the ASL program, including events or meetings that might have the need for multiple interpreters and offices on campus as assigned.
Compliance
- Maintain skills required for position, including participation in professional development opportunities and or training courses (CEUs) to stay current in the field.
- Support DWLLC Staff Program Coordinator with recommendations to DWLLC Operations Specialist for areas of improvement and growth regarding compliance standards for facilities and classrooms equipped for ASL instruction, faculty office use, and ASL studio as assigned.
Quality Improvement
- Partner with DWLLC Staff Program Coordinator to evaluate ASL interpreting services within the DWLLC and in connection to the CLAS Dean’s Office. Analyze data for quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with CLCL on needs for the ASL program, bridging the connection between academic and daily operation communication.
- Partner with DWLLC Staff Program Coordinator to educate and improve modes and best format of standard communication between CLAS and Deaf Faculty.
Leadership/Supervision
- Support DWLLC Staff Program Coordinator with ASL interpreting needs throughout the DWLLC and enhance team education on knowledge of ASL Deaf Culture within an office environment.
- Partner with DWLLC Staff Program Coordinator to ensure compliance with DEI initiatives and UI policies and procedures in regard to interpreting services, collaborating with campus stakeholders in developing a sustainable and more inclusive model for ASL interpreters.
For a full description or questions about this position, please send an email to: Sylvia-Gomez@uiowa.edu
Education Required
- Bachelor’s degree in ASL Interpretation, or a Liberal Arts discipline in hand by start date; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Qualifications
- Must hold a permanent License by the Iowa Department of Public Health as a Sign Language Interpreter/Transliterator.
- Ability to provide competent signed interpreting services in a variety of operational contexts.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft computer software applications and have the ability to adapt to technology systems established on campus.
Highly Desirable Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years professional experience as a certified interpreter working in a variety of settings such as a post-secondary educational environment, employee appointments, events, and other activities.
- Holds the National Interpreter Certification (NIC), Certification of Interpretation (CI) or Certification of Transliteration (CT) offered by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), or BEI Advanced/Master, or received an EIPA 4.5 or above and is willing to obtain RID certification within the first 5 years of employment.
- Minimum score of 3 on the ASLPI or willingness to obtain this ASLPI score within the first academic year.
Desirable Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment.
- Minimum of 1-year administrative experience in an academic environment.
Position and Application Details
For additional job details and to apply please visit https://jobs.uiowa.edu/ and access requisition #24003514.
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For additional questions, please contact: Sylvia-Gomez@uiowa.edu.