Sign Language Interpreter
About The Position
Do you crave interpreting in a dynamic post-secondary setting and working in a supportive work environment? The University of Wisconsin-Madison , the flagship university in Wisconsin, is hiring two full-time, onsite, American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters to work with students, UW employees, campus visitors and participants. You will have the opportunity to interpret for campus events, performances, job accommodations, and more . Our team strives to deliver high-quality services, innovate, remove barriers, and provide effective access. We value prep work and teaming to achieve high-quality interpreting services. As a full-time staff interpreter at University of Wisconsin-Madison, you would have a variety of interpreting opportunities, including interpreting for academic lectures, internships, conferences, platform work, tours, and everything else our campus offers. Interpreting requests are mainly onsite, but some requests are remote. You will be an integral part of a team of professionals , experienced in providing DHH services. The team secures preparation materials and meets with instructors prior to class to discuss the accommodations. We have an on-call team ready to assist immediately if you have any issues when providing remote interpreting services. Your work is valued and contributes to creating a welcoming campus. The interpreter position offers competitive wages (including night and weekend differential, if applicable), outstanding employee benefits and ample paid time off . Learn more about the University of Wisconsin-Madison , about the City of Madison and see the campus in all of the seasons .
Requirements
- Current national Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Certification, National Association of the Deaf Certification , or equivalent certification.
- Current or eligible Wisconsin Sign Language Interpreter- Advanced Hearing State License.
- Minimum of 3 or more years of American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting experience.
- Flexibility in scheduling to accommodate schedule demands.
- Ability to interpret high register academic English into ASL and to voice academic ASL to high register English.
Nice To Haves
- Certificate of completion or equivalent from an accredited interpreter training program is strongly preferred.
- Remote interpreting experience with common video conferencing tools.
- Interpreting experience in a post-secondary setting.
- Knowledge of services and accommodations commonly used by Deaf and hard of hearing consumers.
- Understanding of communication methods and technologies used by Deaf and hard of hearing students.
Responsibilities
- Assist with coordination or other tasks related to provision of services at McBurney Disability Resource Center
- Provides consultation and answers questions regarding best practices for interpreting and working with deaf individuals for the University community
- Prepares for interpreting requests by utilizing provided preparation materials, researching outside sources, and communicating with colleagues
- Interprets or transliterates for advanced or technically complex academic content or institutional events that include sensitive or high impact requests utilizing ethical analysis to determine optimal options in interpreting situations
Benefits
- competitive wages (including night and weekend differential, if applicable)
- outstanding employee benefits
- ample paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
