Ivy Tech now hiring for one full-time Assistant Director/Interpreter Coordinator and one full-time staff interpreter

The Position:

We are seeking a highly organized and motivated individual to join our team as a Coordinator/Assistant Director of Interpreting Services. In this role, you will oversee the coordination and delivery of interpreting services to ensure effective communication between clients and participants. You will manage a team of interpreters, schedule assignments, and maintain quality standards to meet the diverse linguistic needs of our clientele. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence in interpreting services.

Who We Are:

We are a diverse open-access college that fuels Indiana’s economy through excellence in teaching and proactive engagement with industry and community partners, embedded in a culture of innovation that empowers all students to learn and succeed. We are “higher education at the speed of life!”

Our Values:

•             Empathy: We stand with our students, partners, and communities.

•             Integrity: We treat all with dignity and respect.

•             Accountability: We deliver on our commitments.

•             Agility: We innovate, iterate, and transform.

•             Connectivity: We connect with partners to strengthen communities and ensure student success for all.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and supervise a team of interpreters, including recruitment, training, and performance evaluation.
• Coordinate interpreting assignments based on client needs, interpreter qualifications, and language proficiency.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of interpreting services for various settings such as meetings, conferences, and appointments.
• Maintain and update scheduling systems to track assignments, availability of interpreters, and client preferences.
• Monitor interpreter performance and provide feedback to ensure quality and adherence to professional standards.
• Handle administrative tasks related to interpreting services, including invoicing, budget management, and reporting.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices in interpreting services.

The above is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Education, Experience And Other Requirements:

• ASL certification or pre-certified or ITP program graduate (required)
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
• Proven experience in coordinating or managing interpreting services, preferably in a diverse and multicultural environment.
• Certification or proficiency in multiple languages preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients, interpreters, and team members.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Proficiency in using scheduling software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Available to work nights and weekends, as needed.
• Available to work at multiple locations, as needed.

Must demonstrate ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.

Starting Salary Range: $44,000 - $55,000 (based on experience)

Classification:  E1-AD (exempt)

APPLY HERE for Coordinator/Assistant Director of Interpreting Services:

https://ivytech.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Ivy_Tech_Careers/jobs/details/Coordinator-Assistant-Director-of-Interpreting-Services_JR0000103743?q=Interpreter

Sign Language Interpreter

Job Posting Title:

Sign Language Interpreter

Job Description Summary:

Who We Are:

We are a diverse open-access college that fuels Indiana’s economy through excellence in teaching and proactive engagement with industry and community partners, embedded in a culture of innovation that empowers all students to learn and succeed. We are “higher education at the speed of life!”

Our Values:

•             Empathy: We stand with our students, partners, and communities.

•             Integrity: We treat all with dignity and respect.

•             Accountability: We deliver on our commitments.

•             Agility: We innovate, iterate, and transform.

•             Connectivity: We connect with partners to strengthen communities and ensure student success for all.

The Position:

The Sign Language Interpreter serves Deaf/hard of hearing students using American Sign Language or other sign systems in the classrooms and lecture rooms, during films, counseling and tutoring sessions, school related meetings, activities, campus events, and other school-related functions.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Interprets lectures, discussions, announcements, conversations, meetings, events, and other spoken word situations in a variety of settings, virtually and in-person.
• Accurately Interprets deaf/hard of hearing students’ signs into fluent English for other students, faculty, and college staff.
• Provides information and orientation to deaf/hard of hearing students in emergency situations.
• Works effectively in teams with other sign language interpreters.
• Maintains certification by completing continuing education units and required professional development
• Adheres to the RID Code of Professional Conduct.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Director of Disability Support Services

The above is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Position Requirements:

• Ability to accurately interpret spoken language to sign language and interpret sign to spoken language for lecture classes, labs, meetings and various assignments as scheduled; follow and give oral and written directions; demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse population; maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Knowledge of American Sign Language and other sign systems used by student/consumer; Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Professional Conduct; technical signs or specialized vocabulary used in the courses assigned; Deaf culture, local Deaf community, and resources for the d/Deaf; specialized equipment for the deaf and hard of hearing (such as VP).
• Candidates/incumbents must meet the minimum qualifications as detailed below, or file for equivalency. Equivalency decisions are made on the basis of a combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. If requesting consideration on the basis of equivalency, an Equivalency Application is required at the time of interest in a position (equivalency decisions are made by Human Resources, in coordination with the department where the vacancy exists, if needed.)

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.  Graduate from ITP program.  National and State certification
• Completion of an accredited interpreter training program, or equivalent.
• Three years’ experience as a sign language interpreter.
• Work experience in a post-secondary educational setting preferred.
• Certification by Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.

Must demonstrate ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.

Starting Salary Range: $45,000 - $50,000/annually (based on experience)

Classification:  E-1 (exempt)

APPLY HERE for Sign Language Interpreter:

https://ivytech.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Ivy_Tech_Careers/jobs/details/Sign-Language-Interpreter_JR0000103986?q=Interpreter