Company Information
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Company Name: Johns Hopkins University
Website: https://www.jhu.edu/

Job Information
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Job Title: ASL Interpreter & Team Lead
Job Type: Permanent
Address:
Homewood Campus 
Baltimore, Maryland. 21218
United States

Job Description:
Job Req ID:  112921
ASL Interpreter & Team Lead
Johns Hopkins University seeks a full-time experienced, nationally certified
ASL Interpreter & Team Lead. The Interpreter will serve as a designated
interpreter for a faculty member in the Department of Cognitive Science. This
position is responsible for daily transliterating services and
collaboratively supporting and teaming with other interpreters. This position
is also responsible for recruiting and supervising a high-performing pool of
staff interpreters, vetting and securing interpreter agency contracts
as-needed, and anticipating the interpretation needs of the faculty member.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Interpreting/Transliteration Support (70%)

Provides sign language/English transliterating for on-demand and regularly
scheduled meetings, talks, classes, and other functions. Assignments are a
combination of recurring and one-time appointments. There may be occasional
travel for conferences and invited talks.
Provides flexibility in scheduling, accommodating occasional evenings and
weekends.
Communicates with appropriate faculty, staff, and students to obtain
preparation materials for appointments and shares prep materials with team
interpreters in a timely manner.
Stays abreast of best practices in interpreting services and resources.
Adheres to the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct.

Team Supervision & Administrative Coordination (30%)

Recruits, hires, supervises, and schedules interpreters as needed for
classes, meetings, or university events for the faculty member.
Supports in the development and maintenance of a highly qualified pool of
interpreters for a rigorous academic environment through training and
mentoring.
Provides feedback regarding other interpreter skill levels and recommends
interpreter assignments.
Maintains HR-related and scheduling records on staff interpreters.
Responsible for interpreter payroll evaluations and reporting, including
timekeeping and payroll input of hourly interpreters.
Facilitates access to university services and resources to support
interpreters.
Vets interpreting agencies that can meet the specialized interpreting and
transliteration needs. Secures contracts as needed and in adherence with JHU
purchasing policies.
Maintains records on agency interpreter skillsets and schedules. Reconciles
and submits agency invoices for payment.
Coordinates accommodations on the behalf of the faculty member to remove
potential communication obstacles in advance of meetings and events.
Performs other related work as needed.

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Graduate-degree-level knowledge of psycholinguistics, linguistics, cognitive
science, computer science, or a related field.
Demonstrated ethics training and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated evidence of successfully interpreting in a rigorous and
fast-paced academic environment.
Demonstrated experience in accomplishing detailed organizational tasks within
established deadlines.
Basic computer skills and proficiency.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a
team.

Level of Independent Decision Making

Individual must be able to work independently, under minimal supervision.
Able to demonstrate strong decision-making skills and good judgment on
day-to-day basis.

Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications

Current national certification as ASL/English Interpreter.
Have and maintain Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) membership
(national) and membership in at least one affiliate chapter of RID.

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervise other team interpreters.
Monitor agency interpreters as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in related field.
American Sign Language (ASL) and English fluency.
Four years related interpreting experience, preferably in post-secondary
settings.
Additional experience may substitute for required education, to the extent
permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications
Eight plus years of interpreting experience in post-secondary settings.
Experience with professional development and mentoring of ASL interpreters.
Graduate Degree in Psycholinguistics, Linguistics, Cognitive Science,
Computer Science, or a related field.

Classified Title: ASL Interpreter
Job Posting Title (Working Title): ASL Interpreter & Team Lead
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PE
Starting Salary Range: $72,600 - $99,800 - $127,000 Annually (Commensurate
with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30-5, some variation possible
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Homewood Campus
Department name: ​​​​​​​Cognitive Science
Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency
are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow
these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or
18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience.
Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the
same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of
non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum
education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their
final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment
and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic
completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a
pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring
individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable
policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not
automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins
University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on
an individual basis, the date of a candidate’s conviction, the nature of
the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related
qualification or function.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and
advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on
Diversity and Inclusion.

Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable.
The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of
Florida. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided
to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an
exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional
information, applicants for SOM positions should visit
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ [1] and all
other JHU applicants should visit
https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/ [2].

The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your
recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories,
working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires
documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola
(Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of
having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This
may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella
vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood
tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the
pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results
of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care
providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no
cost in our Occupational Health office.

Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good
faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on
factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions,
education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards
package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.
More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/
[3].

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency
are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow
these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits
(semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of
experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required
education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to
two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total
minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their
final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment
and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic
completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a
pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring
individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable
policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not
automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins
University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on
an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the
conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related
qualification or function.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and
advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on
Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRi…
[4]

Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins
University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of
the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at
jhurecruitment@jhu.edu [5]. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial
711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at
Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/ [6].

Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable.
The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of
Florida. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided
to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an
exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional
information, applicants for SOM positions should visit
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ [7] and all
other JHU applicants should visit
https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/ [8].

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your
recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories,
working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires
documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola
(Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of
having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This
may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella
vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood
tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the
pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results
of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care
providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no
cost in our Occupational Health office.


[1] https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/
[2] https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/
[3] https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/
[4] 
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
[5] mailto:jhurecruitment@jhu.edu
[6] https://accessibility.jhu.edu/
[7] https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/
[8] https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/


Requirements:
Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Graduate-degree-level knowledge of psycholinguistics, linguistics, cognitive
science, computer science, or a related field.
Demonstrated ethics training and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated evidence of successfully interpreting in a rigorous and
fast-paced academic environment.
Demonstrated experience in accomplishing detailed organizational tasks within
established deadlines.
Basic computer skills and proficiency.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a
team.

Level of Independent Decision Making

Individual must be able to work independently, under minimal supervision.
Able to demonstrate strong decision-making skills and good judgment on
day-to-day basis.

Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications

Current national certification as ASL/English Interpreter.
Have and maintain Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) membership
(national) and membership in at least one affiliate chapter of RID.

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervise other team interpreters.
Monitor agency interpreters as needed.



Links to External Job Postings:
Title: ASL Interpreter & Team Lead
URL: https://jobs.jhu.edu/job/Baltimore-ASL-Interpreter-&-Team-Lead-MD-21218/1133670500/


Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Cover Letter, Transcript, Application Form
Majors Desired:: Education, Interpreting
Degree levels accepted:: Associate, Bachelor, Graduate

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://jobs.jhu.edu/job/Baltimore-ASL-Interpreter-&-Team-Lead-MD-21218/1133670500/