Position Information Posting Number 20113019 Position Title Staff Interpreter FTE 1.0 Position Type Staff Department Accessibility Resource Center Position Summary Information Job Summary/Basic Function About This Role: This position provides communication access services for Deaf/hard of hearing students and others attending academic courses or events at Lamar University by interpreting/transliterating spoken language using American Sign Language or other manual sign systems and vice versa, facilitating communication between hearing andDeaf/hard of hearing individuals. Other duties may include assignment preparation, assisting with administrative duties, scheduling, mentoring Lamar DSDE interpreting students, and planning and presenting workshops for LU faculty/staff.What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities:
Interpret lectures, discussions, announcements, conversations, meetings, and LU-
sponsored events using a manual sign system appropriate for the language and thecultural background of Deaf/Hard of Hearing students and staff.
Assignment preparation: Engage faculty and course resources to facilitate course
communication access.
Assist with administrative duties and scheduling, as needed.
Mentor interpreter students/interns.
Plan and/or participate in presentations and workshops for LU faculty/staff.
Key Competencies:
Successful experience working within a varied team.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and occasional weekend hours.
This job title requires comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field, analytical judgment, and decision-making abilities that are appropriate to the organization’s work environment.
Physical Requirements:
Light physical requirements exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly. Requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
Job Conditions:
Work is performed primarily in a standard academic environment with extensive public contact and frequent interruptions. Daily mobility across campus in an outdoor environment is a requirement. Occasional events in non-traditional settings include sporting and stadium venues, virtual platforms, clinical practicum sites, and outdoor locations.
Who We Are:Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.Benefits:
Health, dental & vision insurance
Life insurance
State of Texas Retirement plans
Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents.
Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.
To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance – Lamar University (https://www.lamar.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/insurance.html) Minimum Qualifications
Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature, which may be obtained with a two-year associate’s degree, diploma, or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school.
Certification by the Texas Board of Evaluators of Interpreters or national equivalent (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or National Interpreter Certification) is required. Minimum of one year of professional experience working as an interpreter in education.
EEO Statement
Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity EmployerVeteran's Preference Statement Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a directly related field. Certification by the Texas Board of Evaluators of Interpreters Advanced or Level III (or higher) or national equivalent.
Minimum of one year of professional experience working as an interpreter in higher education.
Security Sensitive Statement
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.Salary $58,739-$76,361 Work Hours Application Information Posting Date 11/14/2024 Close Date 02/14/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions
