Student Assistant- Disability Services (Sign Language Interpreter)

Job Title Student Assistant- Disability Services (Sign Language Interpreter) General Description

This is a student position responsible for providing sign language interpreting support services for Deaf/Hard of Hearing individuals to provide equal opportunities in higher education to qualified students with disabilities.

Pay rate compensatory on experience. Minimum pay rate: $11.00/hour

Job Duties

1.Provides sign language interpreting services to Deaf/Hard of Hearing individuals primarily in the classroom environment, but occasions to interpret at other events may arise; work is performed independently under the supervision of Disability Services.

2.Provides assigned disability services to support the mission of the department.

3.Performs work within department and university guidelines, policies, and procedures.

4.Works assigned scheduled to meet department needs.

5.May work at varying locations across campus.

6.Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1.Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, university and departmental policies and procedures.

2.Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.

3.Ability to maintain confidentiality.

4.Ability to work required schedule in order to provide accommodations.

5.Ability to understand and follow instructions.

Required Qualifications

The minimum education required for admittance as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University.

Graduation from high school or equivalent required; experience is required, evaluation of interpreting skills by Interpreter Coordinator will be completed; must be able to coordinate with the personal and academic schedule of the students with disabilities for whom the services will be provided; ability to establish effective working relations is required, as are patience and courteousness; must be able to maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

1.Interpreter certification preferred.

2.Interpreter training program experience preferred.

3.Previous interpreting experience is preferred.

Physical Demands Special Conditions for Eligibility

A student must be enrolled in six or more semester hours to be eligible for student employment during the fall or spring semesters. To be eligible for student employment during the summer, a student must be enrolled in three or more semester hours or be registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester.

Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant.

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number SA2024-020 Number of Vacancies 20 Posting Open Date 01/26/2024 Review Start Date Posting Close Date Work Schedule Min Pay Rate $11.00/hr Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

In order to be considered for this position, applicant must apply online. Must include unofficial transcript with application.

Supplemental materials may be attached when applying. Must have completed 9 college credit hours, with an overall 2.0 GPA or equivalent experience as an ASL interpreter.

EEO Statement

Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304.

Posting Quick Link https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/11117

Department Information

Department Disability Services Contact Name Shannon Jacobs Contact Phone (936)468-5833 Contact Email shannon.jacobs@sfasu.edu Contact Information Applicants will be contacted by the hiring department if selected for an interview If you have specific questions about this job posting, please contact HR at (936) 468-2304.