Santa Fe College (SF) has been recognized as one of the top-rated community colleges in the United States. Santa Fe College is a student-centered institution with a commitment to open access, academic excellence, and cultural and ethnic diversity.

SF enrolls over 16,000 students each semester, retains and completes over 60% of students every academic year, while over 10% transfer into the University system.

Description

Pay Rate dependent on skill level and years of experience.

The Disabilities Resource Center (DRC) is seeking an experienced and highly qualified candidates to fill to provide communication access (Interpreting services).

This position will provide general communication access for students and faculty in the educational environment (classroom and other student activities) for students who are Deaf and / or Hard of Hearing (D / HH).

Responsibilities and Duties

Responsibilities and duties include :

• Provide interpreting services / communication access in the classroom and at college functions.
• Comply with all College policies and procedures, as well as pertinent state and federal regulations, and interpreter code of conduct.
• Work as a member of the DRC Team.
• Provide service of excellence through courteous, informed, accessible and professional engagement.
• Flexible to accommodate the changes in students’ needs and / or schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Reports to : Disabilities Resources Center Coordinator

Qualifications

Required : The Interpreter must be nationally certified or in the process of being certified, or eligible to be certified as a Sign Language interpreter.

Additional Requirements : A criminal background check will be conducted.

Preferred : Demonstrated experience working with students who are Deaf and / or Hard of Hearing in the postsecondary environment.

Two (2) years or more experience in interpreting in the postsecondary environment.

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Communication able to effectively communicate in both English and ASL.
• Communication able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, and empathetic way.
• Multi-Cultural ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Team Orientation & Interpersonal highly motivated team-player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all peoples within and external to the organization.

Application Process : All applicants must complete an online application, submit a letter of intent, an up-to-date resume, and unofficial college transcripts to be considered for this position.

Unofficial transcripts are only accepted for review purposes, official transcripts are required prior to any offer of employment being made.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.

Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

Santa Fe College (SF) is committed to maintaining a work and educational environment that embraces diversity and where no member of the college community is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any college program or activity based on : their race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, political opinions or affiliations, or veteran status.

This commitment applies to employees, volunteers, students, and, to the extent possible, to third parties, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, and the general

public.

Last updated : 2024-06-04