What are the responsibilities and job description for the TRANSLATOR position at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?
Number of Vacancies
2
Location
Rio Grande Valley
Department
Office of Institutional Translation and Interpreting
FTE
1.0
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Scope of Job
To provide specialized professional skills in planning and executing complex translation and interpreting projects for the University or external clients. Responsible for translating, editing, proof-reading publications and documents from English to Spanish, including online materials in order to meet deadlines and quality standards for the University. Coordinate complex translation projects involving additional translators within the University or external agencies.
Description of Duties
- Translates routine and complex publications and documents from English into Spanish (and occasionally vice-versa) including online materials to meet deadlines and quality standards for the university.
- Reviews and revises the translations of individual print and online texts produced by external translators and other members of the team to ensure the quality and consistency of Spanish materials.
- Edits and proofreads individual print and online publications to ensure the quality and consistency of materials in Spanish.
- Helps in designing and supervising organizational flow for complex projects
- Plans and schedules all translation services, including supervision of assigned staff.
- Contributes to the establishment and growth of a bilingual terminological pool for the institution at several levels.
- Oversees and conducts the maintenance of specialized translation software.
- Plans and handles the decision making process of complex translation projects. Interprets simultaneously or consecutively between languages in written and oral form at university events as required.
- Communicates regularly with internal and external groups.
- Coordinates translation services for the institution.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
Specific supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
May supervise assigned staff.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in Translation and Interpreting, Spanish or other closely related degree from an accredited university, or
Master’s degree in Translation and Interpreting, Spanish or other closely related degree from an accredited university with one (1) year of the required experience.
Master’s degree in Translation and Interpreting, Spanish or other closely related degree from an accredited university with one (1) year of the required experience.
Preferred Education
Master’s Degree in Translation and Interpreting.
Licenses/Certifications
None.
Required Experience
Three (3) years of experience as a professional translator/interpreter/reviser. Must be able to speak, read and write in English and Spanish fluently.
Preferred Experience
Experience in the translation of promotional and advertising materials. Ability to understand linguistic variation in the Spanish-Speaking world and to produce and revise texts in Spanish that are functional locally, regionally and internationally.
Equipment
Use of standard office equipment. Knowledge of sufficient command computer-assisted translation tools, advanced word processing, terminological management software, webpage editing, and localization tools.
Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. Project-based environment that requires meeting deadlines and work in an ever-changing and fast paced environment. Occasional travel required to serve in a multi-campus institution.
Other
Good analytical skills. Willingness to undergo additional training at the postgraduate level if required. Exceptional planning and organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
Physical Capabilities
N/A
Employment Category
Full-Time
Minimum Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date
01/16/2025
Grant Funded Position
No
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Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Gender
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Gender
- Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
