Sign Language Interpreter III

Staff and Administrative

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 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 or

Employee Class: 1/2 Time (Basic)

Work Location:Provo Campus

Environment: Rare presence of abnormal variations in temperature and exposure to outside conditions

Physical Exam Required: N

Physi
cal Exam Details:

Desired Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Close Date: Open Until Filled

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.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!

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.