What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Assistant (Academia Translator/Interpreter) (Grant-Funded) position at Stephen F. Austin University?
Grant-funded position
This is a student position responsible for assisting in the operations and activities of a department or a departmental project, program, or function (implementation of the RAICES grant from the U.S. Department of Education).
Job Duties
This is a student position responsible for assisting in the operations and activities of a department or a departmental project, program, or function (implementation of the RAICES grant from the U.S. Department of Education).
1. Assists with implementation of a professional development grant, to include dissemination of grant-related information in English and Spanish.
2. Provides verbal and written translation for presenters who are working with Spanish-speaking community members (children ages 3-11 and their parents).
3. Participates in four bilingual community programs regarding cultural competence and increasing community engagement.
4. Utilizes research-based strategies and tactics to engage with community members and community partners in English and Spanish.
5. Maintains confidentiality of program participants.
6. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
2. Provides verbal and written translation for presenters who are working with Spanish-speaking community members (children ages 3-11 and their parents).
3. Participates in four bilingual community programs regarding cultural competence and increasing community engagement.
4. Utilizes research-based strategies and tactics to engage with community members and community partners in English and Spanish.
5. Maintains confidentiality of program participants.
6. Performs other related duties as assigned.
1. Ability and desire to be in the company of children and parents.
2. Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.
3. Ability to understand and follow instructions.
4. Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
5. Ability to translate at the native/near native level in both English and Spanish.
Required Qualifications
2. Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.
3. Ability to understand and follow instructions.
4. Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
5. Ability to translate at the native/near native level in both English and Spanish.
The minimum education required for admittance as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University.
No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided.
Preferred Qualifications
No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided.
Coursework in translation and interpretation 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)
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.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
SA2025-089
Number of Vacancies
3
Posting Open Date
04/24/2025
Review Start Date
05/05/2025
Posting Close Date
Work Schedule
See Special Instructions to Applicants section
Min Pay Rate
$12.00/hour
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
This is a grant-funded position.
Work Schedule is 8:00 am-3:30 pm at the Early Childhood Research Center on the following Saturdays:
October 25, 2025
December 6, 2025
February 21, 2026
March 28, 2026
Students are expected to be available to work all four dates.
Work Schedule is 8:00 am-3:30 pm at the Early Childhood Research Center on the following Saturdays:
October 25, 2025
December 6, 2025
February 21, 2026
March 28, 2026
Students are expected to be available to work all four dates.
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/12937
Department Information
Department
Education Studies
Contact Name
Carrie Wright-Davis
Contact Phone
(936)468-6285
Contact Email
carrie.wright@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
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Describe (in Spanish) any experience you have had working with written and/or verbal translation. This may be coursework, professional, or personal life experience.
(Open Ended Question)
- Please describe any prior experience you've had working with children and/or any experience you have had working in a childcare setting.
(Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Salary : $12
