Position Details

Classification Information

Classification TitleStaff InterpreterRegular/TempRegularFull-time/Part-timeFull-TimePosition Notes

All part-time and temporary positions must abide by the ACA rules and regulations. In addition, part-time positions must abide by Valdosta State University regulations including allowed hours worked.

Position Information

Position TitleStaff InterpreterJob Search IdentifierStaffProposed Salary$32,866.00General Summary of Responsibilities

Provides interpreting and transliterating for all aspects of student life; confers and plans with team in preparation for assignments; assists in developing and presenting training programs and workshops for VSU; maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field.

Required Qualifications

Completion of bachelor’s degree.

1 Year Experience.

Must have already taken the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment test or the National Interpreter Certification Performance exam at time of application. An Education Interpreter Performance Assessment Test score of 3.5 or higher or passing the National Interpreter Certification Performance exam is required within first year of employment.

Knowledge of post-secondary interpreting and disability services, adaptive technology, and relevant federal laws.

Must be able to work non-standard hours.

Preferred Qualifications

NAD, RID, or NIC certification preferred.

Captioning training preferred.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodation.

Ability to communicate with reasonable accommodation.

Compliance Requirements

Position requires completion of VSU’s Annual Compliance Training course, including State Business Transactions, Drug Free Workplace, Anti-Harassment Policy, Introduction to Information Security, Workers Compensation, Motor Vehicle Policy, USG Ethics Policy, Conflict of Interest/ Outside Activities Policy, Leave Procedures for Faculty and Staff, Georgia Open Records Act, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and Contracts 101. Supervisory positions require training in FMLA and Worker’s Compensation.

Position requires a criminal background check.

Position Full-Time/Part-TimeFull-Time, fully benefited (30+ hours)Standard Hours40 Essential Duties of the Position

The duties below reflect 90% of the employee's responsibilities. There is an additional 10% reserved for professional development and any other duties that may be assigned.

Job Duty

Provide ASL/sign language interpreting and related services (e.g. captioning, transcription, notetaking) during VSU academic and co-curricular activities. Includes preparation and research.

Percentage Of Time75 Essential Duties of the Position

The duties below reflect 90% of the employee's responsibilities. There is an additional 10% reserved for professional development and any other duties that may be assigned.

Job Duty

Assist with department activities (e.g. developing policies, providing training) that will increase accessibility and reduce barriers across campus.

Percentage Of Time15Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting NumberS00866Desired Start DateOpen Date07/31/2019Close DateReference Requests

Reference Requests

Accept Online ReferencesNoMinimum Requests2Maximum Requests3EEO Statement

EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Valdosta State University is an Equal Opportunity educational institution and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to minorities and individuals with disabilities. Valdosta State University has a non-discrimination policy that includes sex, race, color, sexual orientation, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. What is your highest level of completed education?
   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • Specialist Degree
   • ABD
   • PHD
2. How many years of related experience do you have? Please explain.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. Please list all relevant professional certifications related to this position and year obtained.

   (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Certification 1
2. Certification 2