Asl English Interpreter - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

SS Accessibility Resources:

Competition No.

Posting Date

Apr 18, 2023

Closing Date

Apr 25, 2023

Hourly Rate

$ $41.59

Grade

Hours

**Will vary per wk
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This posting will be used to hire for multiple positions. These part time positions have a term length of one year

Location - North and South Campus. This role is in person

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day.

We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Department summary

The Dean of Students' Office supports all students — undergraduate and graduate — in the pursuit of academic and personal successes.

We collaborate with faculties, offices, and services to deliver effective programming and provides leadership on university policies and initiatives to our primary customer, the student.

The Office of the Dean of Students coordinates many services that strive to create diverse and inclusive support in all stages of the student experience, including:

academic resources, learning and communication strategies and services, career and professional development, health & wellness services, and community resources.

Simply put, we care about and want to support our students in what they need to be successful, even when they sometimes do not know themselves

Position summary

Under the direction of and reporting to the ASC Communication Support Coordinator, the ASL - English Interpreter will be responsible for American Sign Language (ASL) - English interpretation and transliteration for students supported by Accessibility & Accommodations Services.

The Staff Interpreter is required to interpret for a diverse array of situations including classroom lectures and related academic events on campus while adhering to the Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Professional Conduct.

This position requires interpreting services to be delivered online and in person.

Duties

Assumes responsibility for American Sign Language (ASL)
English interpretation for designated events and activities required by a student's academic participation, ensuring all environmental factors are included in the interpretation of activities including, but not limited to, courserelated lectures, student meetings, seminars, graduate defenses, administrative and research meetings, visiting lectures, conferences, and field research, etc.
Prepares interpretations of videos and/or audios or English texts into ASL, as well as interprets ASL texts into spoken English and/or written text.
Prepares for interpreting assignments by reading relevant materials, PPT presentations, video/audio materials, etc., and by working with the team interpreter, student / staff to determine optimal sign choices and best work practices.
Maintains regular communication with the ASC Communication Support Coordinator about schedule changes.
Regularly and accurately submits hours in HCM

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a graduate of a recognized American Sign Language
English/signed language interpreter education program
Must hold current CASLI certification (previously the Association of Visual Language Interpreters of Canada), or RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Certification, or have initiated the process to achieve certification
Must hold dual membership with CASLI (the Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters); RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) membership is optional
Must be able to interpret incorporating cultural components and with superior bilingual fluency along the ASL language continuum and spoken English across disciplines and postsecondary levels (e.g., Extension, undergraduate, graduate)
Must be coachable and willing to develop ELK (Extra Linguistic Knowledge) in postsecondary academia and culture
Must possess a minimum of five years' experience interpreting in a postsecondary environment

Preferred Qualification