Ancillary ASL Interpreter (On Call) (Part Time) (Multiple Positions)

Ancillary ASL Interpreter (On Call) (Part Time) (Multiple Positions) Posting Number req26338 Department Disability Resource Center Department Website Link https://drc.arizona.edu Location Tucson Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

The primary responsibility of the Ancillary Freelance ASL Interpreter is to perform simultaneous interpreting and transliterating duties for deaf and/or hard of hearing individuals in fast paced, highly technical settings encompassing all levels of academia and that require autonomous decision-making. Campus settings include providing services for students, staff, and campus classes, meetings, or presentations, including some campus-wide events or activities.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• As needed, interprets/transliterates for the Deaf campus community and visitors to provide access for classroom/education related meetings, programs, or activities. Settings include classrooms, one-on-one or group meetings for students, college sponsored events or presentations, campus-wide events such as Orientation, Commencement, etc.
• Requests may include hours during evenings and weekends and non-campus locations.
• Performs independent needs assessment regarding cultural and language variables to determine the most appropriate interpreting methods and strategies to employ.
• Follows and maintains strict confidentiality in all interactions following Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Ethics standards.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of and skill with various methods of expressive and voice interpreting/transliterating.
• Knowledge of the ethical standards set forth by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Incorporated.
• Knowledge of standard practices in interpreting/transliterating at the postsecondary level.
• Knowledge of cultural aspects of deafness and cross-cultural mediation.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor''s degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in interpreting at the postsecondary level.
• Possession of a valid Interpreter Generalist license issued by the state of Arizona.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited American Sign Language interpreting program.
• Possession of a national certification of interpreting from the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, or Board for Evaluation of Interpreter (BEI).

FLSA Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time Part Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 4 Job FTE .10 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Communication and Marketing Benefits Eligible No Benefits Rate of Pay $50.00 Compensation Type hourly rate Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when determining pay, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, external compensation benchmarks, and internal equity. Career Stream and LevelPC2 Job Family Communication Access Job Function Communications & Marketing Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 10 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates HR-DRC@arizona.edu Open Date 6/29/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.