Job description

The basic purpose of work performed by the incumbent is to interpret and transliterate English and American Sign Language between students, staff, faculty, visitors, and other campus community members.

Job requirements

• Incumbent must hold a Bachelor’s degree AND
  Be a candidate for certification with the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
  OR
  Be eligible to register with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. In accordance with the PA Act 57 of 2004, interpreters must register with the Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH).
• Applicants who possess provisional registration with Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry will be considered. Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the NAD-RID National Interpreter Certification (NIC) Knowledge Test, documentation of successful completion of the certification test, as well as documentation of non-provisional state registration with the Pennsylvania Office for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing (ODHH).

Degree/level of education:  Bachelor Degree

Job Type:  9 Month Full-time

Salary:  $2,087.25/bi-weekly / salary may depend upon experience and qualifications

Benefits:

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*:

• Medical and prescription drug benefits.
• Generous retirement plans, two options:
  • Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)
  • State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS)
• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid dental and vision benefits.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.

*Specific benefits may vary based upon university, employee group and/or collective bargaining unit. Visit: http://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/healthcare/Pages/Summary-of-Benefits.aspx for additional information regarding benefits.

To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.

How to apply:  https://commonwealthu.peopleadmin.com/postings/4816

Deadline to apply:  For full consideration applications must be submitted by January 15, 2026.