Job Description

In an effort to expand access to the Deaf community, UAF Deaf Services, managed by Disability Services, is seeking ASL interpreters to provide on-site interpreting for UAF-affiliated individuals and guests participating in a variety of activities. Interpreters will be assigned as needed per request, with no minimum number of hours per pay period. Interpreters will have the opportunity to accept available assignments. Assignments regularly include academic lectures, professional meetings, performances and events, student appointments, and other activities associated with regular university business. Assignments may occur during regular business hours (M-F 8 am-5 pm), evenings, and weekends. Interpreters will be supported by teams and administrators as appropriate.

Flexibility, ability to work with diverse populations, sensitive to the needs of others, ability to respond to changes in the interpreting environment. Employees should be able to communicate effectively as an advocate for clients and be empowered to speak with administrators regarding barriers experienced by any interpretation service participants. Employees will participate in training sessions required by administrators, such as FERPA, Protection of Minors, Title IX, and various safety trainings.

Minimum Qualifications:

ABILITY TO: Accurately interpret spoken language to American Sign Language and interpret sign to spoken for lecture classes, physical education classes, labs, meetings, and various assignments as scheduled; follow and give verbal and written directions; attention to detail; basic understanding of ADA and Deaf culture.

No or very limited physical effort required. No or very limited exposure to physical risk. Work is normally performed in a typical interior classroom/conference room/office environment. Must provide their own transportation and parking to each designated assignment location.

Prior experience as a professional ASL interpreter required. Align with Deaf community standards and expectations.

Preferred Experience: Certified as an ASL interpreter for K-12 or any RID/BEI certification level
Preferred Education: completion of degree in an accredited Interpreter Training Program.

Position Details:

Starting rate - $60.00/hr

This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Bridget Thimsen at bmthimsen@alaska.edu.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

The  University of Alaska () is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution.  The University is committed to a  policy of non-discrimination () against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

* Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA : (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online:  . Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or  police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or  uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu . 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online:  . Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or  uaf-orca@alaska.edu .

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online:  . Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing  uas.clery@alaska.edu .

Job Tags

Temporary work, Work at office, Immediate start, Visa sponsorship, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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