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Interpreter III
@ EKU Master of Public Administration Program
Richmond, British Columbia
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Overview
Eastern Kentucky University is hiring a full-time Interpreter III in its Dean of Students division at the Richmond Campus to facilitate communication between Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals and university and private-sector contacts. The role requires a bachelor's degree, three years of directly related experience, and National and full state interpreting credentials. The schedule is 37.5 hours per week, non-exempt, with institutional funding and an open application until filled.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct interpreting between Deaf/hard of hearing individuals and university and personal contacts
- Maintain good working relationships inside and outside the university
- Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures
- Complete special duties or projects as assigned
- Maintain skills through continuing education
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree required
- Three years of directly related experience required
- National Interpreting Certification and member in good standing
- Full Interpreting License, maintained
- Strong bilingual ASL and English skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Languages | American Sign Language, English |
| Licences & certifications | National Interpreting Certification, Full Interpreting License |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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EKU Master of Public Administration Program
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Job description
- 497680
- Richmond Campus
- Academic Support Positions
- Student Support Positions
- Fulltime Staff
Title: Interpreter III
Position Type: Fulltime Staff
Search Type: External - minimum 7 days
Department: 71R000 - Dean of Students
Division: 5R0000 - Student Success, Engage & Oppor
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: Non-Driver
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Additional Schedule Details
Posted Salary Grade: Non-Exempt - G21
Retirement
Contact Person:
Job Summary/Basic Functions
A Staff Interpreter facilitates communication between persons who are deaf/hard of hearing and all aspects of the public and private sector, which may include, but are not limited to, academic, business, and other entities as
needed and appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: A bachelor's degree is required.
Experience: Three years of directly related experience is required.
Licensure & Certifications: License/Certification
- National Interpreting Certification is required and must be a member in good standing
- Full Interpreting License is required and must be maintained
- Additional certifications in various areas of expertise are preferred
Required Knowledge:
- Requires the ability to gather, organize, and analyze data in the completion of general functional procedures.
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong bilingual skills in ASL and English
- Strong ethical and professional skills
- Decision-making
- Appropriate customer service skills
- Measurable native-like skills
- Accountability
- Ethical
- Integrity
- 90% - Provides Direct Interpreting Services Facilitates communication between Deaf/Hard of Hearing individuals and University and Personal contacts related to the individuals in both the public and the private sectors. Requires a high level of critical thinking and bi-lingual linguistic competency. - (Essential)
- 10% - Completes all other duties as assigned to ensure effective operation of the Department.
- Maintains skills and knowledge through continuing education opportunities
- Maintains good working relationships with all parties, contacts within and outside the University
- Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Completes special duties or projects as assigned. - (Essential)
Funding Source: Institutional
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions: Interpreters are required to demonstrate expert knowledge in providing interpreting services for deaf/hard-of-hearing individuals.
Incumbent performs a range of straightforward to complex tasks. Some variation in the work pattern. Minor planning of content and/or limited choice of work method within general guidelines established by the supervisor. Consequences of error would cause minor to significant inconvenience or embarrassment and would be limited to the work section. Most errors could be corrected within one day to one week.
The incumbent regularly deals with a range of more complex inquiries and requests for information. Contacts may include faculty, staff and students and external agencies. The incumbent occasionally initiates inquiries or requests for information with other entities arising from
his/her own work.
EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
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