Job Title

Hourly Interpreter/Realtime Captioner/Computer Aided Transcriber

Classification

Hourly Interpreter/Realtime Captioner/Computer-Aided Transcriber

AutoReqId

551144

Department

Disability Support Services

Division

Vice President, Student Affairs Office

Salary Range

Classification Range $19.37 - $194.60 per hour

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $19.37 - $63.00 per hour)

Appointment Type

Temporary

Time Base

Intermittent

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday; schedule will vary according to department needs.

About CSUF

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California’s revolving work force needs. At Cal State Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training programs, and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.  

About the Position: 

The Office of Disability Support Services (DSS) strives to increase access and retention for students with permanent and temporary disabilities by ensuring equitable treatment in all aspects of campus life. The program acts as a catalyst and agent for compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations mandating equal opportunity and access for people with disabilities. Our office provides co-curricular and academically related services which empower students with disabilities to achieve academic and personal self-determination. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Hourly Interpreter/Realtime Captioner/Computer-Aided Transcriber. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity.

The Hourly Interpreter/Realtime Captioner will facilitate communication between students and the campus community for the deaf and Hard of Hearing student population through the office of Disability Support Services. Sign Language Interpreters provide sign language interpretation services for instructional courses and university sanctioned activities. Perform interpreting (American Sign Language) in classroom settings, and in situations involving activities and/or functions for meetings, or other school activities. The Realtime Captioner provides real time captioning services for instructional courses and university sanctioned activities utilizing court reporting methods and theories, real time software and technology, captioning computer systems and equipment. Provide communication access real time translating services (CART) in classroom settings, and in situations involving activities and/or functions for meetings or other university activities. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

Interpreter: Ability to hear spoken English and working knowledge of the process of interpreting ASL and/or English sign system as required by the student(s) or the assignment. Interpret and transliterate between the ASL and sign systems and spoken English at a speed required by the assignment. Must be able to convey accurately the register, tone, intent, and content of the consumer’s message. May work in a variety of settings such as a classroom, conference, and/or one-on-one meetings and work with persons from diverse backgrounds. A demonstrated knowledge of Deaf Culture and knowledge of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) code of professional conduct is needed. Any combination of formal training and relevant documented interpreting experience that demonstrates assurance of the skills appropriate for the level of the assignment(s) is required. Typically, sufficient interpreting training or experience requires graduation from an interpreter training program and/or relevant documented interpreting experience.

Realtime Captioner: Must be able to caption at a minimum rate of 180 or more words per minute with a high level of accuracy. Proficiently use, maintain, and troubleshoot court reporting steno equipment, Realtime software, and computer systems and equipment. Develop, maintain, and proficiently use a thorough dictionary that enables accurate and fluid translation. Effectively listen for continuity, sense, and detail while translating. Proficiently write in real-time in a conflict- free manner using punctuation and sustaining accuracy in fast-paced situations. Use advanced editing skills; work effectively with consumers and maintain confidentiality. Comprehensive knowledge of the English language, including grammatical structures, syntax, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation. Requires working knowledge of the language and vocabulary used in the assigned translating situations. Industry recognized code of ethics and general knowledge of Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Culture. Formal training in court reporting and steno methods to meet position requirements is required.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. 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 complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.  

Preferred Qualifications

Must be able to work effectively with students, faculty, DSS staff. Required to know respective industry Professional Code of Ethics and Standards for Professional Practice and Confidentiality.

Possession of most current National Interpreter Certification (NIC) Certification is preferred for both Interpreter I and Interpreter II. Extensive experience in educational interpreting in the university level curriculum preferred. Completion of upper division coursework and/or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university is preferred.

Interpreter: The ability to adjust to a broad range of consumer needs and preferences and work comfortably within a wide spectrum of interpreting services. A high degree of linguistic, cognitive, and technical skill. Acquainted with academic higher education to fully comprehend and accurately interpret the concepts, language and vocabulary used in an assigned instructional, academic, and/or administrative environment.

Realtime Captioner: Graduation from a court reporting school preferred. Six to twelve month of experience providing real-time captioning services, preferably in a higher education setting. A high degree of linguistic, cognitive, and technical skill. Acquainted with academic higher education to fully comprehend and accurately interpret the concepts, language and vocabulary used in an assigned instructional, academic, and/or administrative environment. Captioners must complete a Court Reporting Training Program. They must also supply their own laptop and software.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Most courses are in-person and will require in-person services.

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.  

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. 

California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e., H1-B Visas).

Hiring Preference

On-Campus CSUEU Employees