American Sign Language Interpreter bei Brigham Young University

Why Work at BYU   

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” 

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. 

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Job Description

American Sign Language Interpreter

Provide interpretation between English and American Sign Language for students, faculty, staff, and guests of the university.

Note: This is a part-time position 17.5 hours per week.

What you’ll do in this position:

• Skill/Certification levels as noted below (Utah Professional certification, Utah Master* certification, RID CI* certification, or RID CT* certification

• Ability to hear auditory information at a normal level with or without auditory aids.
• Ability to hear, comprehend, and retain working memory, auditory stimuli.
• Arrange seating, standing, or other positioning to ensure unobstructed visual communication.
• Ensure lighting and auditory reception is appropriate to facilitate effective communication.
• Mediate understanding cross culturally and bi-linguistically.
• Inform parties involved when discrepancies in communication exist because of cultural or linguistic variation.
• Provide interpretation for classes of moderate complexity
• Can work independently in the course (while compensating for the linguistic acumen of the student)

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

• Graduation from high school or equivalent

Sign Language Interpreter I

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• Utah Novice certification
• Ability to hear auditory information at a normal level with or without auditory aids.
• Ability to hear, comprehend, and retain working memory, auditory stimuli.

Sign Language Interpreter II

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• Utah Professional certification, or
• Utah Master* certification, or
• RID CI* certification, or
• RID CT* certification

Sign Language Interpreter III

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• RID NIC certification, or
• RID NIC Advanced* certification or
• RID NIC Master* certification or
• RID CI* and CT* certifications or

Preferred

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited institution in any field of study.

What we offer in return:

This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Access to the library
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA pass
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay Grade:

50-52

Typical Starting Pay:

$25.25 – $32.75

$28.25 – $36.25

$31.50 – $40.75

**If the job has a post-end date, the last day to apply is the day before. If the job doesn’t have a post-end date, the job could close at any time on any day**

Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!