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TRANSLATOR

Job Title: TRANSLATOR
Job Code: 0137
FLSA: N
Job Level: 09
Revised Date: 11/01/2013
Job Family: JF 16

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Occupational Summary

Assist staff in listening to, understanding and translating spoken or written statements from one language to another. Provide language services to individuals with limited English proficiency.

Work Performed

Facilitate effective communication between two parties that do not speak a similar language by converting one spoken or written language to another.

Provide interpreter services, and convey the exact message as opposed to summarizing the information in a way that is subjective.

Potential to translate spoken communication to sign language for hearing impaired audience.

Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with established University policies and procedures.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training

High School Diploma or equivalent. Work requires sufficient education and/or experience to become proficient in translation.

Experience

Previous experience in a Higher Education or Health Care setting preferred.

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

Skills

Fluency in foreign language; Ability to work with diverse populations from various economic backgrounds and age groups; Accurate and appropriate interpretation skills at all times; Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.


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