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Title: Interpreter

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 71R000 - Dean of Students

Division: 5R0000 - Student Success,Opportunity&Engage

Position Location: Eastern Kentucky University

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hours Per Week: As needed

Posted Salary Grade: N/A

Retirement:   None 

Contact Person: Shirley Rivard

Job Summary/Basic Functions

An Interpreter facilitates communication between current students who are deaf/hard of hearing in all academic aspects of the university experience. Including but not limited to, classroom lectures, academic advising, field trips, and internships.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree is required.

Experience: Two (2) years of directly related experience is required.
Equivalency: Education or native like ASL skills may substitute for experience

Licensure & Certifications: Level III

- National Interpreting Certification is required and must be a member in good standing

- Full Interpreting License is required and must be maintained

Level II

License/Certification

- Temporary Interpreting License is required and must be maintained.

- Must be actively working towards National Interpreting Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the needs of the unit, available sponsorship budget, and the qualifications of the candidate.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.