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Working Title:

ASL Interpreter Specialist - Sign Language Interpreter Spec

Institution:

Metropolitan State University

Classification Title:

Sign Language Interpreter Spec

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

St. Paul

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$26.43 - $38.55

Job Description:

Metro State University, Minnesota’s public, urban university, and four-time recipient of the Insight Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award is seeking to hire a ASL Interpreter Specialist. This is a full-time probationary position within the Center for Accessibility Resources.

The Center for Accessibility Resources supports eligible students with disabilities by providing reasonable and appropriate accommodations as required by Federal, State laws and Minnesota State Board Policy 1B, 4 in support of the Metropolitan State University mission of equal opportunity for all individuals to participate in university programs, services and activities. This position ensures equal access to university life by providing effective sign language interpreting for students and visitors who are deaf and hard of hearing. This position will support the Center for Accessibility Resources staff in providing accommodations and services to students with disabilities and assisting faculty with classroom accessibility.

Salary Range:

$55,186.00 - $80,492.00 Annually

Minimum Qualifications:

The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position:

+ Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing using English.

+ National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID): Certificate of Interpretation and Certificate of Transliteration OR (RID) Comprehensive Skills Certificate OR National Association of the Deaf Proficiency Certificate Level III or higher (IV or V).

+ Two years’ experience as a sign language interpreter.

+ Skills in forecasting, synthesizing and extracting meaning in another’s language, spoken or signed, and to produce an equivalent message into an intelligible form for all clientele.

+ Skills in simultaneous mental and physical processing of auditory and visual information and formulation of an accurate interpretation of another’s intent, spirit and sophistication of language.

Preferred Qualification:

+ Current working knowledge and understanding of computer hardware and software used as assistive technology (e.g. MS Office applications, Read & Write Gold, Adobe Pro, JAWS, etc.).

+ AAS degree from recognized interpreting program and four years’ experience as a sign language interpreter.

+ Demonstrated ability to be well organized in a multi-faceted, multi-task environment.

+ Basic understanding of issues and policies related to accessibility, including Section 508, ADA, and principles of Universal Design for Learning, copyright and other laws.

+ Skill in providing lead work for other sufficient to plan, coordinate, and direct alternative media requests.

+ Ability to operate and assist students with educational software or assistive technology that provides an accommodation to their learning.

+ Ability to effectively communicate with all people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

+ Be proficient in the sign language systems and demonstrate a mastery of specialized and technical signs appropriate to interpreting in a university setting.

**Physical Requirements of the Job:** Light: Requires occasionally transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others and/or transporting light objects frequently. The position may require movement throughout building(s) to a significant degree.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work):

Monday – Friday, 1 pm-9:30 pm, with some morning and weekend hours required based upon need.

Open until filled. Priority applications must be received by** **12:01 AM on January 27th, 2025** **.

*To comply with privacy and data practices requirements, please refrain from including personal information or photographs in your application materials.

* Employment for this position is covered by the MAPE collective bargaining agreement which can be found at: https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/000/az/labor-relations/mape/2023-2025/MAPE\_Contract\_2023-2025.pdf

**Notice** : In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.

For TTY, call Minnesota Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 7-1-1 or 1-800-627-3529.

Metro State University is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

**The School/Academic Department:** The Center for Accessibility Resources ensures that all programs, services, spaces, and activities at Metro State University are accessible. We recognize that disability is one of many identities that an individual may have and that these individuals are a vital and welcome part of our diverse university community. We also recognize that disability is a social and/or cultural construct that often creates barriers for people. We strive to eliminate or minimize these barriers and empower individuals by facilitating an interactive process and building universally accessible campuses and programs.

The University:

_Metro State University empowers learners to transform their lives and communities through relevant, student-centered education in an inclusive, anti-racist, and supportive learning environment._

Metro State University provides an excellent, inclusive, and engaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower our students to lead our communities to a prosperous and equitable future. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters, and applied doctoral degrees. We provide accessible, high quality liberal arts, professional, and graduate education with continued emphasis on marginalized groups, including adult learners. Metro State is a five-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, most recently in 2023. Federally recognized as a Minority Serving Institution, its employees serve more than 9,000 post-traditional learners, two-thirds of whom identify as belonging to communities of color or American Indian nations, are first in their family to attend college, and/or are eligible for Pell Grants. Since we do not operate residential facilities, Metro State University students all commute to class locations across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, or take their courses wherever they are through our many distance-learning and hybrid course offerings, allowing Metro State to truly be “where learning meets living.” Metropolitan State is recognized by CollegeNet as a leading higher education promoter of social mobility for students (Ranked # 31 out of 1,206 in 2024). Recognized in 2008 and 2016 by the Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement, the university is committed to academic excellence and community engagement through curriculum, teaching, scholarship, and services designed to support an urban mission. As a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, Metro State University actively works to achieve the Equity 2030 (https://www.minnstate.edu/Equity2030/index.html) goal of the system, with initiatives to close disparities among student groups that focus on academic programs, policies and procedures, and effective student support. In addition, equity and anti-racism strategies (https://www.metrostate.edu/about/diversity) are focused on building an inclusive and welcoming campus climate, hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and developing our capacity to serve students in a culturally responsive manner. The university is finalizing a new strategic plan, with the draft goal of enhancing its legacy of student success by becoming the region’s premier institution for high-quality, accessible, and equitable education, promoting social mobility and community engagement.

Visit the Metro State University website (http://www.metrostate.edu) to learn more about the university, our programs, and our students. Learn more about Minnesota State Colleges and Universities at their website (https://www.minnstate.edu/) .

For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.metrostate.edu/students/support/safety

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

03-24-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

01-12-2026

Close Date:

03-31-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Kevin Earl Thompson

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]