Coordinator, Interpreting Services

Posting Details

Position Information

Requisition Number AS980P Job Title Coordinator, Interpreting Services Pay Rate $72,000 - $78,000 Annually Position Type Administrative Position Summary

Position Summary:

This position provides coordination of all interpreting services and other related support services for Deaf and hard of hearing students, using varying styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multicultural workplace. This position will also serve as an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter to facilitate communication with Deaf and hard of hearing individuals at the College. This position requires being on call in order to respond to cancellations and adjustments that may be required for interpreting assignments. This position supports enrollment, retention, and completion initiatives of the College.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These duties are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed. The omission of the specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

The following are the functions essential to performing this job:

1. Hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and assign/schedule interpreters.

2. Manage coordination of interpreting services including staff interpreters, PTVS interpreters, and agency interpreters.

3. Provide on call, after-hours coordination duties, for which flex hours will be provided.

4. Conduct client needs assessment to match clients with appropriate interpreters.

5. Perform high level, complex, and technical interpreting for Deaf and hard of hearing individuals using American Sign Language or another sign language-based system such as Signed English, Transliteration, and/or Visual Gestural Communication.

6. Interpret set classes and/or provide substitute interpreting each semester. The number of classes that can be interpreted will vary each semester and be determined in consultation with the Disability Access Services (DAS) Director.

7. Provide assigned interpreting services as needed during College closures when classes continue.

8. Provide transcription services for Deaf and hard of hearing students in classrooms or remotely, using C-Print transcription, as needed and with applicable training provided.

9. Support faculty with Deaf or hard of hearing students with captioning for pre-recorded class materials, captioning for Structured Remote/Hybrid/Online course content, or voice-over interpretation for signed videos, as needed and with applicable training provided.

10. Serve as a resource to faculty and staff regarding learning needs of Deaf and hard of hearing students.

11. Develop and present workshops or training sessions for faculty, staff, students, and other College partners.

12. Manage tracking and monitoring of all College interpreting.

13. Develop and recommend protocols related to interpreting services being solicited, provided, canceled, terminated, or substituted.

14. Manage department budget in consultation with DAS Director.

15. Support various enrollment, retention, and completion initiatives of the College.

16. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelors Degree

2. Completion of a post-secondary Interpreter Preparation/Training Program

3. Five (5) years of interpreting experience

4. National certification recognized by the Registry of the Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)

5. Demonstration of interpreting skills proficient for interpreting at the post-secondary level (assessed at interview)

Desired Qualifications

1. Bachelors Degree in ASL Interpreting, Deaf Studies, Deaf Education, Special Education, or related field

2. Previous experience coordinating the provision of interpreting services

3. Previous supervisory experience

4. Experience successfully working with difficult or demanding customers in a high-stress setting

5. Experience in an educational environment

6. Working knowledge of and demonstrated adherence to the RID Code of Professional Conduct

Work Schedule

8:00 AM 4:00 PM, Monday Friday

Full/Part Time Full Time Telework Eligible? Yes Essential Personnel? No

Posting Detail Information

Job Posted Date Closing Date Open Until Filled For Best Consideration 05/26/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications and required documents must be submitted online. Mail, e-mail, or fax submissions will not be accepted. Cover letters may be addressed to the Search Committee and should briefly address your qualifications as related to the requirements of this position.

For best consideration, applications should be received by May 26, 2026. Review of applications after this date is not guaranteed.

A full list of FCC benefits can be found here: https://benefitguides.psafinancial.com/view/563817862/

FCC offers a generous benefits package which includes medical insurance, dental and vision plans, waiver of FCC tuition for employee and eligible dependents, tuition reimbursement, generous leave benefits, retirement plans, and more!

Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.

Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values engagement and belonging for students and staff and encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• To be considered for this position, candidates must possess a bachelors degree and have completed a post-secondary interpreter preparation or training program. Applicants are required to have a minimum of five (5) years of interpreting experience and hold a national certification recognized by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID). In addition, candidates must demonstrate interpreting skills that are proficient for post-secondary level work, which will be assessed during the interview process. Please indicate whether you meet these minimum qualifications.
• Yes, I meet these minimum qualifications.
• No, I do not meet these minimum qualifications.

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents