What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interpreter position at InsideHigherEd?
SCAD seeks a part-time interpreter to join its team in historic Savannah, GA.
In this role, your primary responsibility will be to provide communication access for students, faculty, and staff with hearing impairments both in and out of the classroom via interpreting, oral interpreting, and / or transliterating. You will also provide accessibility services for university departments and initiatives, including Guests and Gusto, SCAD Savannah Film Festival, AnimationFest, and more.
Minimum Qualifications :
- ASL / English fluency
- AA degree in interpreting 4 yrs. minimum interpreting in post-secondary / education settings. Or, BA minimum 2 years in post-secondary settings.
- Certification by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), National Association of the Deaf (NIC) and / or Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) OR successfully obtain certification within 2 years of hire.
Certificates, licenses and registrations : RID, NAD or BEI Certification OR successfully obtain certification within 2 years of hire.
Work Hours : As noted in the Employment Agreement.
ADA Tag : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative at the knowledge, skill, and or / ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and / or meet minimum qualifications.
