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Administrative Specialist for Interpreting Services

POSITION DETAILS

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens **,** LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree programs and more than fifty workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 24,000 students. More than one-third of LaGuardia’s degree-seeking students are born outside the United States; they come from 136 countries and speak 43 heritage languages. Sixty percent are first-generation college students.

Virtually all LaGuardia students are ethnic minorities (89 percent), 58 percent are women, 27 percent are over the age of 25. Forty-six percent of associate degree students are Hispanic. Upon graduation most students transfer to four-year colleges, typically in CUNY, to complete their baccalaureate degrees. Graduates of career programs such as Nursing, Computer Technology, and Veterinary Technology enter the workforce. LaGuardia ranked fifth among U.S. community colleges in economic mobility – moving low-income students into the middle class and beyond – in studies by Stanford University (2017) and the Brookings Institution (2020).Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more

Since being established in 1975, LaGuardia Community College's Program for Deaf Adults (PDA) continues to be a model, urban, post-secondary education and support program that enrolls the largest number of deaf and hard of hearing students in any institution of higher learning in the Greater Metropolitan New York area.

Reporting to the Manager of The Office of Accessibility, The Administrative Specialist for Interpreting Services will perform, but not limited to, the following responsibilities:

+ Assist with the management of PDA Interpreting Services allocation budget;

+ Track and submit required documentation of interpreter service hours for reimbursement by New York State ACCES-VR;

+ Review and approve payment for interpreter agency and independent contractor invoices;

+ Recruit, screen, and recommend for appointment LaGuardia interpreters; Procure interpreting services from agencies and independent contractors, as needed;

+ Supervise American Sign Language interpreters and an Academic Support Services Administrative Assistant; assigning tasks and projects and monitoring work for accuracy and completion; review and approve interpreter’s time sheets;

+ Schedule students’ interpreting accommodations for classroom, and co- and extra-curricular activities; interpreting services for PDA staff, college and other CUNY events and activities;

+ Establish and maintain effective systems of communication for students and staff to request, secure and use an interpreter;

+ Serve as liaison with NY State Adult Career and Continuing Education Services- Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) to assist students’ access to services;

+ Provide ongoing interpreter services orientation and awareness training to students, faculty and staff;

+ Provide statistical and narrative reports pertaining to the use of interpreter services and expenses quarterly, and as needed;

+ Create and develop various systems and procedures to facilitate delivery of interpreting services, budget management, and staff development.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and four years' relevant experience required.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

+ BA in Human Services, Deaf Studies or related field, and four years’ experience in direct or related field which includes advanced knowledge of Deaf community and accommodations preferred.

+ Proficiency in American Sign Language.

+ Certificate in Sign Language Interpretation preferred.

+ Experience with budget management preferred.

+ Good administrative, organizational, and written and oral communication skills.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Provides administrative and program support to an administrative or academic department.

- Oversees department operations and assists management in planning department activities, creating schedules, assigning staff and preparing and delivering department communications.

- Works with appropriate offices related to personnel recruitment, expediting search activities

- Research coordinates and organizes materials for key events such as promotion and tenure reviews.

- Supervises and trains support staff and student workers.

- Manages budget and coordinates purchasing, accounting, and payroll.

- Provides instructions and basic advice to students, faculty, and others seeking information on department activities, policies, and schedules.

- Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Administrative Specialist

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Non-exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$52,267 - $90,375

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will increase by approximately 9.54% with an additional increase of 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

August 1st, 2025 (Revised)

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

30397

Location

LaGuardia Community College