Student Interpreter - Parent and Supporter Orientation
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Job no: 544737
Work type: Student Assistant
Location: Fullerton
Categories: Excluded, Administrative, Temporary, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Job Title
Student Interpreter - Parent and Supporter Orientation
Salary
$18.00 per hour
Department
Outreach, Recruitment and Orientation
Work Schedule
This position will require a flexible schedule throughout June and July. Shifts will vary based on the orientation sessions and training days. Specific hours and dates will be communicated throughout the interview process.
Job Summary
Outreach, Recruitment and Orientation is dedicated to fostering clear and effective communication with the parents of incoming students, including those with Limited English Proficiency (LEP). We are excited to offer an opportunity for students to serve as interpreters during Parent and Supporter Orientation sessions.
This role is open to all students, regardless of prior interpreting experience, provided they are enthusiastic about learning and committed to personal growth. We encourage students eager to develop interpreting skills to apply.
Participants will undergo a comprehensive 4-day training program designed to familiarize them with orientation-specific terminology and equip them with proven interpreting techniques such as shadowing, chunking, and anticipation. Ongoing personalized feedback will also be provided throughout the orientation process to support skill refinement.
As an interpreter, you will facilitate seamless communication between Spanish and English in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Your contributions will play a vital role in ensuring Parents and Supporters have a meaningful and engaging orientation experience.
Minimum Qualifications
Strong listening, speaking, and communication skills in both languages.
Ability to work in fast paced environments.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in all interpreted conversations.
Required Qualifications
Matriculated CSUF undergraduate student enrolled in a full-time academic degree program
Enrolled in 5 units or less during the summer term. Students enrolled in more than 5 units during the summer will be automatically ineligible for the Orientation Leader position
GPA of 2.5 or greater during the Spring 2025 semester
Good judicial standing with the Office of Student Conduct
Able to attend all required training and Orientation session dates
Fluency in both Spanish and English, with a deep understanding of cultural nuances.
Background Check
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for this position. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Out-of-state Employment Policy
In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and requires hiring employees to perform CSU related work within the State of California.
Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration. Employee/applicant who submits an application for a position may be required to successfully complete job related performance test(s) as part of the selection process. California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency. All unsolicited resumes will be returned without review. California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
Advertised: 03 Jan 2025 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: 28 Feb 2025 Pacific Standard Time
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