UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is hiring: American Sign Language (ASL) -

Position Title

American Sign Language (ASL) - English interpreter

Campus

All Campuses

Department

Disability Services (Title 504)

Employment Type

Part Time

Exempt Status

Non-Exempt

Employment Basis

Regular

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 Union college.

Education Requirements

• Associate's degree required.
• Must have graduated from an American Sign Language Interpreting Program.
• Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf certification ( NIC ) helpful.

Experience

• 1-3 years' experience in educational interpreting.

Competencies and Skills Required

• Fluency in American Sign Language Interpretation.
• Conveying the thought, intent, and spirit of a speaker to a deaf/hard of hearing person.

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.

Salary

$65/hour

Additional Information

Union College does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs. Union College is an EEO / AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten-week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at Union College, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.

Terms of Employment

Part time (as needed). Hours not to exceed 25 per week. Hourly rate based on certification and experience. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off- campus sites as needed by the college. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.

Posting is open since 01/09/2023.