Part-Time Licensed Interpreter for the Deaf - FY 2024 Job Listing at College of Southern Nevada in North Las Vegas, NV (Job ID R0136967)

Description

The College of Southern Nevada appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

• Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
• Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.
• Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.

If you are unable to attach the required documents to your online application or need assistance regarding the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team within Human Resources via email at hr.recruitment@csn.edu or call (702) 651-5800 to be directed to the appropriate Recruiter.

Job Description

The Provider will interpret in American Sign Language for Deaf and hard of hearing students, staff, and community members attending institution functions in a broad spectrum of assignments. These can be but are not limited to credit courses, workforce courses, student engagement activities, and community events sponsored by CSN.

Responsibilities include

• Requires the provider to effectively interpret or translate spoken language into manual sign language. 

• Effectively interpret from American Sign Language into spoken English Language.

• Effectively communicate in written and spoken English.

• Make professional, autonomous decisions in a variety of educational interpreting situations based on the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf's (RID) Code of Conduct and institutional policy and procedures.

• Function as an active team member in the interpreting process when required.

• Research terminology and information used to interpret/transliterate in classroom situations and college-related activities.

• Convey material effectively, accurately, and impartially, through the use of any necessary specialized vocabulary.

• Maintain confidentiality of student records in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

• Complete all documentation required for verification of services in a timely manner. 

• Exhibit professional conduct and skilled contribution in the workplace.

• Maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to the institution at all times.

• Assume responsibility for continued professional development and maintain certificate and licensure at all times.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent

• Current licensure from the State of Nevada or the ability to license within 30 days

• National certification:  EIPA 4.0 or NAD-RID certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience interpreting in Post-Secondary Education

• College degree or coursework

Starting Salary

• EIPA 4.0 or above: $35.00 - $51.00
• RID, NIC and/or NAD: $41.00 - $62.00

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent 

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position upload the following documents to your application:

• Current Resume

• College Transcripts (if any)

• Current copy of certification card

• Current confirmation of Nevada Licensure

• Contact information for three professional references

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59 pm the day prior to the position close date.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.  

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.  

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.  

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.  

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.