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Job Opportunity: Staff Interpreter(Part-Time):Lamar UniversityJob description:Staff Interpreter(Part-Time)
Posting DetailsPosition InformationPosting Number: 20113004 Position Title: Staff Interpreter(Part-Time) FTE: .75 Employment type: Staff Department: Accessibility Resource Center Position Summary Information Job Summary/Basic Function: About this function: This position provides communication access services for Deaf/hard of hearing students and others attending academic courses or events at Lamar University by interpreting/transliterating spoken language using American Sign Language or other manual sign systems and vice versa, facilitating communication between hearing and Deaf/hard of hearing individuals. Other tasks may include assignment preparation, assisting with administrative tasks, scheduling, mentoring Lamar DSDE interpreting students, and planning and presenting workshops for LU faculty/staff. What You'll Do - Position Job responsibilities: » Interpret lectures, discussions, announcements, conversations, meetings, and LU- sponsored events using a manual sign system appropriate for the language and the cultural background of Deaf/Hard of Hearing students and staff. » Assignment preparation: Engage faculty and course resources to facilitate course communication access. » Assist with administrative tasks and scheduling, as needed. » Mentor interpreter students/interns. » Plan and/or participate in presentations and workshops for LU faculty/staff. Key Competencies: » prosperous practice working within a varied team. » availability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and occasional weekend hours. » This job title requires comprehensive, practical expertise of a technical field, analytical judgment, and decision-making abilities that are appropriate to the organization's work environment. Physical Requirements: » Light physical requirements exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly. Requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Job Conditions: » Work is performed primarily in a standard academic environment with broad public contact and frequent interruptions. everyday mobility across campus in an outdoor environment is a requirement. Occasional events in non-traditional settings include sporting and stadium venues, virtual platforms, clinical practicum sites, and outdoor locations. Who We Are: Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-located community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our skills is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve. advantages: » Health, dental & vision insurance » Life insurance » State of Texas Retirement plans » Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents. » Paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays. To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance - Lamar University Minimum Appropriate qualifications: » Work requires expertise of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature, which may be obtained with a two-year associate's degree, diploma, or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school. » Certification by the Texas Board of Evaluators of Interpreters or national equivalent (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or National Interpreter Certification) is required. Minimum of one year of professional practice working as an interpreter in education. EEO Statement: Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer Veteran's Preference Statement: Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran candidates in conformity with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003. Preferred Appropriate qualifications: » Bachelor's Degree or higher in a directly related field. Certification by the Texas Board of Evaluators of Interpreters Advanced or Level III (or higher) or national equivalent. » Minimum of one year of professional practice working as an interpreter in higher education. Security Sensitive Statement: This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. income: $46,827-$60,875 Work Employment Type: Application Information Posting Date: 10/22/2024 Close Date: 01/22/2025 Open Until Filled: No Special Instructions: Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).» * Are you claiming Veteran's Preference in conformity with Texas Senate Bill 805, Section 657.003? PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: To be considered for Veteran's Preference, candidates must complete and email to jobs4vets@lamar.edu a Standard Form 15 located at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf to include the required documents per the instructions on the form. Emails MUST also include position titles and posting numbers for each and every position applied for. candidates WHO FAIL TO EMAIL ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BEFORE A POSTING CLOSES WILL NOT BE AWARDED VETERAN'S PREFERENCE. » Yes » No » * Do you have a certification by the Texas Board of Evaluators of Interpreters or national equivalent? » Yes » No » * Do you have a minimum of one year of professional practice working as an interpreter in education? » Yes » No Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents» Resume » Cover Letter Optional Documents » Miscellaneous Skills:
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