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The Designated Interpreter translates communications for deaf or hard of hearing employees; collaborates with faculty and staff to accurately convey concepts; fosters an environment of inclusion between deaf and hearing communities within the University; and maintains awareness of best practices, legislation, and policies related to interpreter services.

• Provide interpreter services for deaf or hard of hearing employees; facilitate communication between individuals; interpret written and oral material including lectures, discussions, classes, meetings, documents, and events using a sign system
• Translate information while conveying the original phrasing, intention, and concepts from the source language; modify and edit translations to ensure consistency and accuracy
• Receive, interpret, and respond to accommodation needs for deaf or hard of hearing employees; make recommendations for room set-up; identify ways to facilitate accessible meetings and events
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to understand content, concepts, and information to be translated; identify terms with conflicting meanings and determine alternate translations
• Maintain awareness of best practices, emerging trends, and legislation related to interpreter services
• Identify opportunities to foster inclusion between deaf and hard of hearing employees and the University community
• Contribute to the assessment of interpretation services; recommend changes to improve quality of service

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 11
• Minimum – $68,200.00
• MidPoint – $85,200.00
• Maximum – $102,300.00