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Union College of Union County, NJ
American Sign Language (ASL) - English interpreter
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What they do
An Interpreter or Translator uses language and communication skills to convert words and concepts from one spoken language to another, or from spoken language to sign language. Works with written information and texts to create translations that are accurate and capture the style and nuance of the original text.
$58,324 / year median in New Jersey
-3% projected decline
Job Description
General Description The interpreter will interpret English to ASL and interpret ASL to English for deaf students. Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities Interpret ASL to English and English to ASL for deaf students during class, for meetings with professors and other faculty/staff members, at college events and as needed for situations at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ. Education Requirements Associate's degree required. National certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf required. Experience Experience working with a diverse population preferred. Competencies and Skills Required
- Ability to establish and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with faculty, staff, and student body
- Ability to deal with broad range of student population at different developmental life stages. Physical Demands and Work Environment
- This position's duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.
- Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
- Some travel required.