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Ancillary ASL Interpreter (On Call) (Part Time) (Multiple Positions)
Posting Number
req26338
Department
Disability Resource Center
Department Website Link
https://drc.arizona.edu
Location
Tucson Campus
Address
Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The primary responsibility of the Ancillary Freelance ASL Interpreter is to perform simultaneous interpreting and transliterating duties for deaf and/or hard of hearing individuals in fast paced, highly technical settings encompassing all levels of academia and that require autonomous decision-making. Campus settings include providing services for students, staff, and campus classes, meetings, or presentations, including some campus-wide events or activities.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Duties & Responsibilities

• As needed, interprets/transliterates for the Deaf campus community and visitors to provide access for classroom/education related meetings, programs, or activities. Settings include classrooms, one-on-one or group meetings for students, college sponsored events or presentations, campus-wide events such as Orientation, Commencement, etc.
• Requests may include hours during evenings and weekends and non-campus locations.
• Performs independent needs assessment regarding cultural and language variables to determine the most appropriate interpreting methods and strategies to employ.
• Follows and maintains strict confidentiality in all interactions following Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Ethics standards.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of and skill with various methods of expressive and voice interpreting/transliterating.
• Knowledge of the ethical standards set forth by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Incorporated.
• Knowledge of standard practices in interpreting/transliterating at the postsecondary level.
• Knowledge of cultural aspects of deafness and cross-cultural mediation.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in interpreting at the postsecondary level.
• Possession of a valid Interpreter Generalist license issued by the state of Arizona.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited American Sign Language interpreting program.
• Possession of a national certification of interpreting from the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, or Board for Evaluation of Interpreter (BEI).

FLSA
Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
4
Job FTE
.10
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Communication and Marketing
Benefits Eligible
No Benefits
Rate of Pay
$50.00
Compensation Type
hourly rate
Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when determining pay, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, external compensation benchmarks, and internal equity.
Career Stream and Level
PC2
Job Family
Communication Access
Job Function
Communications & Marketing
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies
10
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
HR-DRC@arizona.edu
Open Date
6/29/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.