Job Title
Access Coordinator III
Agency
Tarleton State University
Department
Student Accessibility Services
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Stephenville, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The ASL Interpreter/Deaf HOH Access Coordinator provides critical interpreting services, facilitates communication access, and enhances the overall inclusion of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (HOH) individuals within the university community. This role also supports a caseload of students with disabilities who do not identify as Deaf/HOH but require accommodation for academic success.
Serves as Campus Security Authority (CSA). Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM or as work requirements indicate; In-office position located in Stephenville, Texas and may require work beyond normal business hours and some weekends.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Interpreting Services:
Provides ASL-English interpretation for Deaf/HOH students in classrooms, labs, and university-sponsored events.
Interprets for meetings, advising sessions, extracurricular activities, and other campus functions as needed.
Adapts interpreting style and register to match the needs of students, faculty, and staff.
Service Coordination:
Schedules and coordinate interpreting, CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation), and other accessibility services for Deaf/HOH students.
Collaborates with faculty and staff to ensure adequate communication access in classrooms and university programs.
Maintains qualifications as an ASL interpreter and manage service scheduling and logistics.
Classroom and Event Preparation:
Reviews class materials, syllabi, and lecture content in advance to ensure accurate interpretation.
Works with instructors to understand course-specific terminology and concepts.
Coordinates with event organizers to ensure appropriate access accommodations are in place.
Student Support and Advocacy:
Serves as a resource for Deaf/HOH students, providing guidance on communication, access and self-advocacy.
Addresses student concerns related to interpreting services and accessibility accommodations.
Educates faculty and staff on best practices for working with Deaf/HOH students.
Administrative and Compliance Duties:
Maintains accurate records of interpreting services provided and service requests.
Ensures compliance with ADA, Section 504, and university policies regarding accessibility services.
Assists in budget planning for interpreting and CART services as needed.
Professional Development:
Stays current with best practices in ASL interpretation and accessibility services in higher education.
Attends workshops, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
Maintains appropriate certification(s) and uphold the professional code of conduct for interpreters.
Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three years of related experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
American Sign Language (ASL) and English in a variety of registers and formats, including academic, technical, and colloquial usage.
ADA, Section 504, and other federal/state laws and guidelines related to disability accommodations and access services.
Skills in:
Simultaneous and consecutive ASL-English interpretation across a wide range of settings.
Effectively managing multiple priorities, including scheduling, coordination, and documentation.
Use of assistive technologies and interpreting service platforms.
Ability to:
Adapt communication styles to fit diverse audiences and individual needs.
Advocate for accessibility while maintaining professional boundaries.
Remain composed and accurate under pressure in dynamic or fast-paced environments.
Work independently and as part of a team to support institutional access goals.
Preferred Requirements:
Preferred Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in American Sign Language Interpreting, Deaf Education, Disability Services, Special Education, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Human Services, rehabilitation Counseling, or Education Administration
Six years of related experience.
RID Certification such as NIC (National Interpreter Certification), CI/CT (Certificate of Interpretation/Transliteration)
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Post-secondary educational environments and the specific communication needs of Deaf/HOH students.
Interpreting ethics, cultural competencies, and confidentiality standards as outlined by RID and other professional organizations.
Interpersonal communication and collaboration with students, faculty, and administrators.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Salary Range:
The target base annual salary range is $47,000 to $61,940.50 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:
Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:
Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!
Masters Educational Assistance – is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!
Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning
Fully covered employee health insurance
Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement and Insurance programs
Paid Leave
Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!
Paid sick leave
Holiday pay
Vacation
Longevity pay
Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!
Other
Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!
Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.
Employee Wellness Release Time
Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation
and other Tarleton Discounts
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Application Procedure:
During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.
Employment applications must include:
Completed online application
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information
Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
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