Interpreter II
Company: Lone Star College
Location: Houston
Posted on: October 12, 2024
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Job Description:
Commitment to Mission
This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of
Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position.
A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional
communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and
accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.Cultural
Beliefs
Campus Marketing Statement
Lone Star College-System Office, University ParkLone Star College
offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training
education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a
2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of
Higher Education.
LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce
Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.Lone Star
College-System Office employees are based at one of two System
Office locations; The Woodlands and University Park. Both are the
site for multiple administrative departments and system-wide
training programs.Location address is 20515 SH 249 (SH 249 and
Louetta Road) Houston, Texas 77070-2607.
Job Description
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:The Interpreter II functions as an
advanced-level, professional interpreter for LSC students, faculty,
staff and administration and for visitors to LSC who are Deaf/Hard
of Hearing in order to maintain institutional compliance with
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Interpreters strive to
advance in sign language skill proficiency in order to provide the
highest level of professional interpreter services
possible.Interpreters support and promote all persons' right to
communication equity in learning and workplace environments.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Provides Sign Language translation (voice
and signing) and related Sign Language formats:for clients who are
Deaf or Hard of Hearing,for all LSC students, faculty, staff and
administration, and for visitors to LSC,in all requested Lone Star
College locations and settings, andat the appropriate language and
register level.Analyzes source language content, meaning, and
intent to accurately deliver information to the target
audience.Communicates client information, client status, and any
concerns or challenges to supervisor.Communicates with and gathers
information from faculty in order to effectively prepare for
classroom sessions for both faculty and students.Actively
researches situations (and potential situations) involving new,
technical, or complex information to gain an understanding of what
will/may be interpreted.Acts as a mentor for level one and
part-time Interpreters.Ethically models positive and inclusive
employee behavior.Attends and actively participates in ASR
department meetings and activities.Performs administrative and
support duties within the Office of Governance, Accountability, and
Compliance (OGAC), as needed. Duties may include, but are not
limited to:assisting with scheduling and billingresponding to
general inquiriesdistributing, collecting, maintaining, and
completing documents, records and materials in a variety of systems
and methods, accurately and in a timely mannercommunicating both
verbally and in writing with students, faculty, and
staffContinuously reviews current processes and procedures, and
shares challenges and improvement ideas with supervisor and
team.Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Salary
Hiring salary range is $52,000-$59,800Lone Star College provides a
hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions.
Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by
your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer
of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the
application process will be utilized to calculate your salary
offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of
Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting
salary.Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work
experience. The resume should include the following information for
each position listed:
Benefits Marketing Statement
By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part
of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work
environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full
comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number
of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition
waiver, professional development opportunities and more.
Special Instructions
Go to the Job Search page, click on 'My Activities' at the top of
the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on
'Add Attachment.' Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title
once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached
your cover letter with your resume. If you are applying for an
Instructional position (i.e. Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor),
please ensure you include the following to be considered:
Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial
transcripts. You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40
characters or less.
How to Apply
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLYWe will not accept application
material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.Postings
for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic
year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your
profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication
regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).If
selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone,
or email to schedule an interview.Lone Star College participates in
the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the
federal government with information from each new employee's Form
I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the
United States.More information on the E-Verify program is available
at .Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject
to a criminal background check.
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