New River Community College
Commitment to Mission
Commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.
Cultural Beliefs
One LSC
Student Focused
Own It
Foster Belonging
Cultivate Community
Choose Learning
Grades, diversity and collegiality metrics are used to recognize and further research the dynamics that impact culture at LSC. Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.
Campus Marketing Statement Lone Star College offers high‑quality, low‑cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.
LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.
Employees are based at one of two System Office locations: The Woodlands and University Park. Both sites host multiple administrative departments and system‑wide training programs.
Location address is 20515 SH 249 (SH 249 and Louetta Road) Houston, Texas 77070‑2607.
Job Description Purpose and Scope The PT Interpreter II functions as an advanced‑level, professional interpreter for LSC students, faculty, staff and administration and for visitors who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing to maintain compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Interpreters strive to advance sign language proficiency to provide the highest level of service possible.
Interpreters support and promote all persons’ right to communication equity in learning and workplace environments.
Essential Job Functions
Provides Sign Language translation (voice and signing) and related formats:
for clients who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing,
for all LSC students, faculty, staff and administration, and for visitors to LSC,
in all requested Lone Star College locations and settings, and
at the appropriate language and register level
Analyzes source language content, meaning, and intent to accurately deliver information to the target audience.
Communicates client information, client status, and any concerns or challenges to supervisor.
Actively researches situations (and potential situations) involving new, technical, or complex information to gain an understanding of what will/may be interpreted.
Acts as a mentor for level one Interpreters.
Ethically models positive and inclusive employee behavior.
Attends and actively participates in department meetings and activities.
Continuously reviews current processes and procedures, and shares challenges and improvement ideas with supervisor and team.
Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong fluency in both Sign Language and English with the ability to preserve meaning, tone, and emotional value, and a firm grasp of both languages including idioms.
Ability to effectively interpret in higher‑level (BEI Advanced or equivalent) situations.
Ability to effectively mentor lower‑level Interpreters.
Willingness to accept assignments at a variety of times and locations, including evenings and weekends.
Maintain confidentiality and discretion.
Knowledge of Sign Language structure, English composition, grammar, and word meaning.
Adherence to LSC policy on Students with Disability Rights, FERPA release rules, and related regulations.
Knowledge of the Interpreter Code of Professional Conduct adopted by Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
Thorough knowledge of Deaf culture and community.
Basic computer literacy: typing, internet search, word processing, and scheduling with proprietary software.
Professional and friendly attitude with quick rapport building.
Strong interpersonal, communication, tact, diplomacy, and service skills.
Sensitivity to cultural differences.
Excellent listening and customer service skills.
Strong organizational and planning skills with attention to detail.
Physical Abilities
Uses fingers, hands, and arms to communicate Sign Language for extended periods.
Specific vision abilities: close and distance vision, color perception, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Requires sitting, standing, and walking to maintain line of sight and provide services in campus tours, clinical or other settings.
Ability to receive detailed oral information and locate sound discrimination.
Ability to convey detailed or important instructions accurately in English and Sign Language.
Work Schedule and Conditions
Assignments occur at varied times and locations in the LSC service area, including evenings and weekends.
PC workstation in a LAN Windows environment, calculator, phone and general office equipment. Incumbent may use video phone and/or sign language software.
Internal and external contacts as needed.
Work occurs in climate‑controlled office, classroom, meeting, convention, and potentially indoor/outdoor laboratory environments with minimal safety hazard. May include close quarters and remote services.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of related work experience, or equivalent education and experience.
Active BEI Advanced certification or higher, or active BEI‑recognized equivalent certification.
Reliable mode of transportation to travel between assignments within the LSC Service Area.
Salary Hourly Pay Rate is $56.44
Benefits Marketing Statement Enjoy a supportive, collegial environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan, and more.
Special Instructions Go to the Job Search page, click on ‘My Activities’ at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments, click on ‘Add Attachment.’ Please put the Job ID# in the title once you name the file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume. You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.
If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e., Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), you must include Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts.
How to Apply ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY. We will not accept application material via fax, email, mail, or hand‑delivered. Postings for part‑time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone or email to schedule.
Lone Star College participates in the E‑Verify program. More information on the E‑Verify program is available at
www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .
Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.
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Cultural Beliefs
One LSC
Student Focused
Own It
Foster Belonging
Cultivate Community
Choose Learning
Grades, diversity and collegiality metrics are used to recognize and further research the dynamics that impact culture at LSC. Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.
Campus Marketing Statement Lone Star College offers high‑quality, low‑cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.
LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.
Employees are based at one of two System Office locations: The Woodlands and University Park. Both sites host multiple administrative departments and system‑wide training programs.
Location address is 20515 SH 249 (SH 249 and Louetta Road) Houston, Texas 77070‑2607.
Job Description Purpose and Scope The PT Interpreter II functions as an advanced‑level, professional interpreter for LSC students, faculty, staff and administration and for visitors who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing to maintain compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Interpreters strive to advance sign language proficiency to provide the highest level of service possible.
Interpreters support and promote all persons’ right to communication equity in learning and workplace environments.
Essential Job Functions
Provides Sign Language translation (voice and signing) and related formats:
for clients who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing,
for all LSC students, faculty, staff and administration, and for visitors to LSC,
in all requested Lone Star College locations and settings, and
at the appropriate language and register level
Analyzes source language content, meaning, and intent to accurately deliver information to the target audience.
Communicates client information, client status, and any concerns or challenges to supervisor.
Actively researches situations (and potential situations) involving new, technical, or complex information to gain an understanding of what will/may be interpreted.
Acts as a mentor for level one Interpreters.
Ethically models positive and inclusive employee behavior.
Attends and actively participates in department meetings and activities.
Continuously reviews current processes and procedures, and shares challenges and improvement ideas with supervisor and team.
Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong fluency in both Sign Language and English with the ability to preserve meaning, tone, and emotional value, and a firm grasp of both languages including idioms.
Ability to effectively interpret in higher‑level (BEI Advanced or equivalent) situations.
Ability to effectively mentor lower‑level Interpreters.
Willingness to accept assignments at a variety of times and locations, including evenings and weekends.
Maintain confidentiality and discretion.
Knowledge of Sign Language structure, English composition, grammar, and word meaning.
Adherence to LSC policy on Students with Disability Rights, FERPA release rules, and related regulations.
Knowledge of the Interpreter Code of Professional Conduct adopted by Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
Thorough knowledge of Deaf culture and community.
Basic computer literacy: typing, internet search, word processing, and scheduling with proprietary software.
Professional and friendly attitude with quick rapport building.
Strong interpersonal, communication, tact, diplomacy, and service skills.
Sensitivity to cultural differences.
Excellent listening and customer service skills.
Strong organizational and planning skills with attention to detail.
Physical Abilities
Uses fingers, hands, and arms to communicate Sign Language for extended periods.
Specific vision abilities: close and distance vision, color perception, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Requires sitting, standing, and walking to maintain line of sight and provide services in campus tours, clinical or other settings.
Ability to receive detailed oral information and locate sound discrimination.
Ability to convey detailed or important instructions accurately in English and Sign Language.
Work Schedule and Conditions
Assignments occur at varied times and locations in the LSC service area, including evenings and weekends.
PC workstation in a LAN Windows environment, calculator, phone and general office equipment. Incumbent may use video phone and/or sign language software.
Internal and external contacts as needed.
Work occurs in climate‑controlled office, classroom, meeting, convention, and potentially indoor/outdoor laboratory environments with minimal safety hazard. May include close quarters and remote services.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of related work experience, or equivalent education and experience.
Active BEI Advanced certification or higher, or active BEI‑recognized equivalent certification.
Reliable mode of transportation to travel between assignments within the LSC Service Area.
Salary Hourly Pay Rate is $56.44
Benefits Marketing Statement Enjoy a supportive, collegial environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan, and more.
Special Instructions Go to the Job Search page, click on ‘My Activities’ at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments, click on ‘Add Attachment.’ Please put the Job ID# in the title once you name the file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume. You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.
If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e., Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), you must include Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts.
How to Apply ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY. We will not accept application material via fax, email, mail, or hand‑delivered. Postings for part‑time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone or email to schedule.
Lone Star College participates in the E‑Verify program. More information on the E‑Verify program is available at
www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .
Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.
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