Working Position Title Interpreter Hearing Impaired (3277)
Classification Interpreter for the Deaf
Position Number 00003277
Open Date 05/14/2024
Close Date 06/17/2024
Priority Review Date
Employee Class Staff
Full-Time/Part Time Full-Time
FTE 1.00
Position Status Regular
FLSA Exempt
Job code 2190
Union Representation Union
Union Code AFC - AFSCME C, Local #1890
Unit/Department Disability Resource Center
College/Unit Student Affairs Central
Division Student Affairs
Location HS 411
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page https://www.niu.edu/disability/index.shtml

Overview
Position Summary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prep for and interpret academic courses for deaf and hard of hearing students registered with the DRC, up to 20 hours a week.

• Monitor DRC staff blackboard courses each semester to check for interpreter access, check for announcements, access any materials for interpreters that require NIU credentials, and secure interpreting for student needs related to their classes.

• Maintain a good working relationship with students, faculty, staff, and clients who use interpreting services.
• Maintain the privacy of students and the confidentiality of information exchanged.
• Provide education and awareness of the accommodations used by students and the role of the interpreting services in the setting.
• Ensure interpreters and DRC have access to necessary content and students/clients have information necessary to connect with interpreters at events.

• Monitor DRC inbox for additional interpreting requests and Recruit/Assign Interpreters to cover those events.

• During assigned office time prep for current interpreting work, assist as needed with scheduling for upcoming semesters, or work on CEU's and professional development.
• Fill out a timesheet biweekly and submit it to the coordinator.

• Communicate with coordinators weekly, or more often, if necessary, about any student absences, schedule changes, etc.

Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)

1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. Proof of current licensure at the Intermediate Proficiency level or higher as specified in Section 1515.90 of the Interpreter for the Deaf Act of 2007 Rules.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service)

1. Experience and knowledge of the post-secondary academic setting.
2. Awareness of basic academic accommodations and disability rights.
3. Ability to match client's language preference and interpret clearly.
4. Must have the ability to communicate promptly, use computer and software effectively, and share information electronically.

1. Fluency in American Sign Language, signed English or other modes of signed communication.
2. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
3. knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
4. Skill in simultaneous translation from English to the sign language or modes of communication preferred by the deaf and hard of hearing person.
5. Skill in simultaneous translation from the sign language or modes of communication preferred by the Deaf and Hard of Hearing person to English.
6. Skill in judging and adjusting to the deaf or hard of hearing person's language preference.
7. Skill in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
8. Ability to learn to use special or technical signs employed in an educational setting.
9. Ability to deal effectively with hearing impaired deaf or hard of hearing persons, faculty, and staff.
10. Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
11. Ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
12. Ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
13. Ability to maintain records.

Specialty Factors (Civil Service)
Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service)
Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS)
Additional Requirements (SPS)
Preferred Qualifications (SPS)
Physical demands/requirements

• Will sit or stand for extended periods of time while interpreting, as appropriate.
• Using computer/electronic equipment for extended periods of time
• Occasional lifting and moving items weighing up to 25 lbs.

Anticipated Appointment Start Date 07/08/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Percent of Staff Year 1.00
Standard Hours Per Week 37.50
Working Hours Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Salary $46,566.00/annually
Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range $1,940.25/semi-monthly
Earn Type Salary

Application Procedure

1. Fully complete the Education and Work History sections of the application. Be specific on your entire work history, including employment dates and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Important: Please upload any unofficial transcript(s) and/or documentation that verifies any education, experience, and/or training you have received.
   • If eligible for Veteran's Preference Points, DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256 paperwork reflecting an Honorable Discharge MUST be uploaded to this application to receive the maximum eligible points on the Civil Service examination.

2. After the posting has closed, your submission will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the classification, including any specialty factors associated with this position. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register.
3. Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from jobs@niu.edu and CivilServiceTesting@niu.edu. Please add these emails to your address book to ensure timely delivery of any future communication.
4. Illinois residency required within 180 days of the hire date.

• The examination for this position is a Credentials Assessment and is based on your application materials as submitted for this posting. A Credential Assessment is a rating by the Human Resources Office of an applicant's/employee's education, experience, and special credentials/qualifications (licenses, etc.). Applicants are required to upload documentation to verify the minimum qualifications for this position has been met.
• Required documentation noted in the posting, such as a driver's license, licensures, or certifications MUST be uploaded with your application materials.
• After assessment of all qualified applicants has been completed for this position, the names with the top three (3) scores will be referred to the hiring department for interview.

• Click on Interpreter for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing for more information including salary ranges, typical duties, minimum acceptable qualifications, and testing requirements.
• Please click on Human Resource Services - Benefits for detailed information about Northern Illinois University's benefits package.
• Employment is contingent upon your passing a criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Special Instructions
Quick Link to Applicant https://employment.niu.edu/postings/77519
Is Background Check Required? Yes
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