Pre-Cert Signed Lang Interp

Pre-Cert Signed Lang Interp

Requisition ID
req34124

Working Title
Pre-Cert Signed Lang Interp

Position Grade
99

Position Summary

Under direct supervision, provides basic entry-level interpreting/transliterating services for students, faculty, staff, and/or visitors requiring such services. Works under the close guidance and supervision of a certified Sign Language Interpreter. Works strictly on an on-call basis, as required or as scheduled.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs basic entry-level interpreting/transliterating services.

• Follows instructions and receives guidance and training from certified SL interpreters on a task-by-task basis.
• Abides by the Code of Professional Conduct as set forth by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• Must maintain New Mexico Provisional Signed Language Interpreter License.
• OR must maintain interpreter certification and remain compliant with the New Mexico Non-Resident Interpreter Registration.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED; no previous experience required. Certification/Licensure: New Mexico Provisional Signed Language Interpreter License OR complete and comply with the New Mexico's Regulation and Licensing Department's Non-Resident Interpreter Registration.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Requirements

Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department
Accessibility Resource Center (719A)

Employment Type
Staff

Staff Type
On-Call

Term End Date

Status
Non-Exempt

Pay
Hourly: $35.00

Benefits Eligible
This is not a benefits eligible position.

ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required
No

For Best Consideration Date

Eligible for Remote Work
Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement
This position is eligible for a remote work agreement (RWA), to include Hybrid or In-State. For more information about Remote Work Agreements, please refer to UAP 3245, Remote Work, Section 5, Establishing a Remote Work Agreement.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please upload proof of candidacy for certification and official transcripts.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff.