Sign Language Interpreter

Job Summary

Do you have enjoy working in a post-secondary environment? The McBurney Disability Resource Center is looking for interpreters to add to our part-time hourly staff pool. You would work as a Sign Language Interpreter on a collaborative and supportive team, and interact with UW-Madison students, faculty/staff, and various campus partners to provide quality Interpreting services to students, campus and statewide requests.

As part of the diverse and engaging university environment, you would have the opportunity to interpret for a variety of assignments, including classes, local and state events, nationally recognized speakers, job accommodations, student organizations, and more.

Responsibilities: Provides American Sign Language or Signed English interpretation services for deaf and hearing campus community members for advanced, complex, or varied interactions at the institution, including but not limited to academic situations, employment meetings, and institutional events.

30% Prepares for interpreting requests by utilizing provided preparation materials, researching outside sources, and communicating with colleagues65% Interprets or transliterates for advanced or technically complex academic content or institutional events that include sensitive or high impact requests utilizing ethical analysis to determine optimal options in interpreting situations5% Provides consultation and answers questions regarding best practices for interpreting and working with deaf individuals for the University community

Institutional Statement on Diversity

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

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Education

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications

Required

Current Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Certification and/or National Association of the Deaf Certification and/or equivalent certification. Wisconsin Sign Language Interpreter State License, current or eligible. Minimum of two or more years interpreting experience with Deaf and hard of hearing people, preferably in a post-secondary setting.

Preferred

Certificate of completion or equivalent from an accredited interpreter training program is strongly preferred, though relevant experience may be considered. Familiarity with common video conferencing platforms and experience interpreting for remote requests. Knowledge of deafness, services, and accommodations of Deaf and hard of hearing students in a post-secondary situation

Work Schedule

Regular business hours: Any outside hours of regular business hours may be needed depending on the department and the needs of the students being served.

Work Type

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely at an offsite, non-campus work location upon supervisor and department/Student Affairs division approval.

Appointment Type, Duration

Terminal appointment.

This position has the possibility to be extended based on need and/or funding.

Salary

Negotiable

Hourly

Pay is commensurate with certification, education, and experience.

Additional Information

The McBurney Disability Resource Center is the office for students with disabilities and classroom accommodations on the UW-Madison campus. As part of the student accommodation process, we work collaboratively with students and instructors to provide and support effective student accommodations. While the McBurney Center primarily focuses on student accommodations, the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Services Program also fills campus interpreting and captioning requests for departments, in service to faculty, staff, guests, and campus events.

The McBurney Disability Resource Center is part of the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, led by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. We strive to create an inclusive campus environment that allows students to engage, explore, and participate in the Wisconsin Idea. We work with over 4,500 students annually, have a strong collaborative team, and partner with students, instructors, staff, student organizations, and others throughout the campus and community.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

How to Apply

Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. As part of the application process, you will be required to upload a current resume, a cover letter addressing your experience and qualifications related to this position, and a list with the contact information of at least three professional references. The application must be completed and submitted by the deadline to be considered for this position.

Contact

Angel Cartagena

angel.cartagena@wisc.edu

608-890-2570

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title

Sign Language Interpreter(EI007)

Department(s):

A04-STUDENT AFFAIRS/MCB/ADMINISTRATION

Employment Class

Temporary Employment

Job Number

296810-CL

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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