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Stephen F. Austin State University Student Assistant- Disability Services (Sign Language Interpreter) in Nacogdoches, Texas
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
In order to be considered for this position, applicant must apply online. Must include unofficial transcript with application. Supplemental materials may be attached when applying. Must have completed 9 college credit hours, with an overall 2.0 GPA or equivalent experience as an ASL interpreter.
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Job Title Student Assistant- Disability Services (Sign Language Interpreter)
General Description
This is a student position responsible for providing sign language interpreting support services for Deaf/Hard of Hearing individuals to provide equal opportunities in higher education to qualified students with disabilities.
Pay rate compensatory on experience. Minimum pay rate: $11.00/hour
Job Duties
Provides sign language interpreting services to Deaf/Hard of Hearing individuals primarily in the classroom environment, but occasions to interpret at other events may arise; work is performed independently under the supervision of Disability Services.
Provides assigned disability services to support the mission of the department.
Performs work within department and university guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Works assigned scheduled to meet department needs.
May work at varying locations across campus.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, university and departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work required schedule in order to provide accommodations.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Required Qualifications
The minimum education required for admittance as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University.
Graduation from high school or equivalent required; experience is required, evaluation of interpreting skills by Interpreter Coordinator will be completed; must be able to coordinate with the personal and academic schedule of the students with disabilities for whom the services will be provided; ability to establish effective working relations is required, as are patience and courteousness; must be able to maintain confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications
Interpreter certification preferred.
Interpreter training program experience preferred.
Previous interpreting experience is preferred.
Physical Demands
Special Conditions for Eligibility
A student must be enrolled in six or more semester hours to be eligible for student employment during the fall or spring semesters. To be eligible for student employment during the summer, a student must be enrolled in three or more semester hours or be registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester.
Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant.
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number SA2024-020
Number of Vacancies 20
Posting Open Date 01/26/2024
Review Start Date
Posting Close Date
Work Schedule
Min Pay Rate $11.00/hr
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
In order to be considered for this position, applicant must apply online. Must include unofficial transcript with application. Supplemental materials may be attached when applying. Must have completed 9 college credit hours, with an overall 2.0 GPA or equivalent experience as an ASL interpreter.
EEO Statement
Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304.
Posting Quick Link https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/11117
Department Information
Department Disability Services
Contact Name Shannon Jacobs
Contact Phone (936)468-5833
Contact Email shannon.jacobs@sfasu.edu
Contact Information Applicants will be contacted by the hiring department if selected for an interview If you have specific questions about this job posting, please contact HR at (936) 468-2304.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Do you know sign language?
Yes
No
Do you have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA?
Yes
No
Have you completed at least 9 college credit hours?
Yes
No
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Transcript(s)
Optional Documents
Cover Letter
List of References
Other Document 1
Letter of Recommendation