Interpreter Coord, ASLIE

Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY Full-time Education

Posted on April 16, 2024

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Interpreter Coord, ASLIE

Eastern Kentucky University

Title: Interpreter Coord, ASLIE

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 23R000 - College of Ed & Appl Human Sciences

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Additional Schedule Details: 10 Month position

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt 10 mth - 46

Retirement: KTRS

Contact Person: Daniel Roush

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The ASLIE Interpreter Coordinator is responsible for interpreting support and administering the program of direct interpreting services for deaf and hard of hearing College of Education and Applied Human Science (CEAHS) Faculty and Staff. The Coordinator's responsibilities include management of the interpreting services including scheduling of interpreting, fiscal management, CART services, collecting and analyzing data on services provided, consultation and liaison with faculty and staff, equipment management, support technology, evaluation and assessment of interpreting needs, development of standard operating procedures, and direct supervision of the full-time and/or part-time interpreting staff. May screen and select freelance interpreters based on the needs of interpreter consumers.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree is required

Experience: Five years of related work experience is required, at least three of which is in higher education

Licensure & Certifications:

Must be highly bilingual in American Sign Language and English

RID Certification CSC, CI and/or CT, and/or NIC is required

Eligible for the KY state interpreter license

Valid state driver's license is required

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

40% - Manage the direct ASL interpreting services for deaf and hard of hearing faculty and staff within the CEAHS.
Evaluate and assess needs and provide services to meet those needs
Develop and implement standard operating procedures for best practices for interpreting services and then audit practices to ensure continual effectiveness
Develop and manage the department budget for interpreter services
Select, develop, and maintain a highly qualified pool of hourly and freelance interpreters for a rigorous academic environment through screening, training, and mentoring - (Essential)
20% - Schedule, prepare for, provide, document and evaluate interpreter services
Respond to requests for interpreter services in a timely manner
Communicate with appropriate faculty, staff, and students to obtain preparation materials for assignments and shares prep materials with interpreters in a timely manner
Provide: interpreter, note-taking, and CART services
Document services provided
Collect, analyze and compile data and write reports
Utilize technologies such as web forms, FM systems, and video conferencing (Zoom, Teams, etc.)
Evaluate services provided and give feedback or take corrective action as necessary to ensure customer satisfaction and continuous improvement of interpreter effectiveness - (Essential)
20% - Provide direct ASL interpreting services
Prepare for interpreting services in advance
Interpret speeches, lectures, meetings, and other items as requested
Conform to all applicable standards and regulations, including those for confidentiality and privacy of information
Travel to various locations as needed to provide interpreter services
Maintain expertise in the field of interpreting, including continuing study of practices and appropriate vocabulary - (Essential)
10% - Consult and liaison with CEAHS faculty, staff, students, EKU partnerships and external agencies - (Essential)
10% - Complete all other duties as assigned
Attend meetings, training, conferences, or other functions as assigned
Maintain current knowledge in the field of interpretation, ASL/Deaf studies & associated technologies
Complete all other assignments, projects, or duties as requested - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.

To apply, please visit: https://careers.eku.edu/jobs/interpreter-coord-aslie-richmond-campus-kentucky-united-states

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