Job Summary/Basic Functions

The ASLIE Interpreter Coordinator is responsible for interpreting support and administering the program of direct interpreting services for deaf and hard of hearing College of Education and Applied Human Science (CEAHS) Faculty and Staff. The Coordinator’s responsibilities include management of the interpreting services including scheduling of interpreting, fiscal management, CART services, collecting and analyzing data on services provided, consultation and liaison with faculty and staff, equipment management, support technology, evaluation and assessment of interpreting needs, development of standard operating procedures, and direct supervision of the full-time and/or part-time interpreting staff. May screen and select freelance interpreters based on the needs of interpreter consumers.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree is required

Experience: Five years of related work experience is required, at least three of which is in higher education

Licensure & Certifications: • Must be highly bilingual in American Sign Language and English
• RID Certification CSC, CI and/or CT, and/or NIC is required
• Eligible for the KY state interpreter license
• Valid state driver’s license is required

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

• 40% - Manage the direct ASL interpreting services for deaf and hard of hearing faculty and staff within the CEAHS. • Evaluate and assess needs and provide services to meet those needs • Develop and implement standard operating procedures for best practices for interpreting services and then audit practices to ensure continual effectiveness • Develop and manage the department budget for interpreter services • Select, develop, and maintain a highly qualified pool of hourly and freelance interpreters for a rigorous academic environment through screening, training, and mentoring - (Essential)
• 20% - Schedule, prepare for, provide, document and evaluate interpreter services • Respond to requests for interpreter services in a timely manner • Communicate with appropriate faculty, staff, and students to obtain preparation materials for assignments and shares prep materials with interpreters in a timely manner • Provide: interpreter, note-taking, and CART services • Document services provided • Collect, analyze and compile data and write reports • Utilize technologies such as web forms, FM systems, and video conferencing (Zoom, Teams, etc.) • Evaluate services provided and give feedback or take corrective action as necessary to ensure customer satisfaction and continuous improvement of interpreter effectiveness - (Essential)
• 20% - Provide direct ASL interpreting services • Prepare for interpreting services in advance • Interpret speeches, lectures, meetings, and other items as requested • Conform to all applicable standards and regulations, including those for confidentiality and privacy of information • Travel to various locations as needed to provide interpreter services • Maintain expertise in the field of interpreting, including continuing study of practices and appropriate vocabulary - (Essential)
• 10% - Consult and liaison with CEAHS faculty, staff, students, EKU partnerships and external agencies - (Essential)
• 10% - Complete all other duties as assigned • Attend meetings, training, conferences, or other functions as assigned • Maintain current knowledge in the field of interpretation, ASL/Deaf studies & associated technologies • Complete all other assignments, projects, or duties as requested - (Essential)