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Core Competencies:

1. Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students and other customers of our service, learns and uses operating practices of the department and Aurora University.
2. Upholds the Mission Statement: Aurora University an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning.
3. Handle confidential information with tact and discretion.
4. Supports learning through performance of essential job functions and performing other duties and functions as necessary or as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Interpret classroom lectures, presentations, meetings, laboratories, and a variety of settings for orientations, meetings, counseling appointments, assessment testing, field trips, professional development, human resource matters, and other campus events for students, staff, faculty, and visitors who are d/Deaf or Hard of Hearing, including providing on-site or remote sign language interpretation. This includes flexibility for last-minute requests or substitutions as needed to ensure maximum coverage across the university. Effectively, accurately, and impartially translate the thought, intent, and spirit of a conversation or dialogue, while maintaining professional and ethical standards regarding the privacy of all participants and the confidentiality of information exchanged in interpreting situations.
2. Assist with scheduling assignments and coordinating coverage. Compile, prepare, and maintain records or reports such as interpreter/student schedules as needed. Coordinate with Disability Accommodations Director, and other campus colleagues, on projects that require special planning, coordination, and supervision as assigned, including but not limited to conferences, musical performances, theater, etc.
3. Consult with faculty to identify potential problems that could inhibit the effective provision of interpreting services; advise faculty on uses of technology and how to negotiate communications with d/Deaf or Hard of Hearing students to convey course content; explain student rights and responsibilities in accordance with university rules and regulations.
4. Provide interpreting services for high-profile Aurora University events, such as commencement ceremonies, presidential and provost speeches, video-posts, etc. In general, these events will be identified by Academic Leadership Team (ALT).
5. Follow appropriate ethical codes and processes for addressing situations observed or experienced in the course of interpreting assignments; advocate for D/HH students and faculty in difficult or stressful situations.
6. Professionally represent Aurora University and uphold the university's core values: integrity, citizenship, continuous learning, and excellence.
7. Prepare to provide services by obtaining and examining relevant materials, including review or acquisition of appropriate vocabulary (both ASL and English). Continually expand relevant domain knowledge and engage in regular professional development.
8. Participate in team interpreting as required.
9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Essential Job Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree. The interpreter must be currently certified with a State of Illinois Interpreter for the deaf license at the intermediate proficiency level as listed under Section 1515.50 of the Interpreter for the Deaf Licensure Act of 2007.

Skills:

• Strong problem-solving, interpersonal skills, sound decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong attention to detail, self-motivated, and excellent organizational skills.
• Possess a positive attitude.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand at a desk.
• Ability to move about campus.
• Ability to bend, stoop, use stairs, and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to use computer and general office equipment.

Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to becoming a model university of the 21st century. Toward this effort we are determined to have a faculty, staff, and student body reflecting the cultural demographics of the greater Chicago area.

About Aurora University

Aurora University (AU) is an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning. It is committed to helping students discover what matters and build their life around it. AU is a private, nonprofit, independent university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. It offers more than 45 undergraduate majors — such as nursing, social work, business administration, criminal justice and psychology — and a wide variety of master’s and doctoral degrees that include social work and business administration. Degree programs are grounded in real-world experiences and are led by experienced, dedicated faculty members, nearly 140 of whom are full-time. The student/faculty ratio is 18:1. Almost 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students take classes on two main campuses — Aurora University in Aurora, Illinois, and George Williams College in Williams Bay, Wisconsin — as well as the nearby Orchard Center in Aurora and the Woodstock Center in Woodstock, Illinois. Online classes are also available. The Aurora University campus is located 40 miles west of Chicago. AU has 24 NCAA Division III teams competing in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference, Midwest Lacro...sse Conference, Midwest Women's Lacrosse Conference and Northern Collegiate Hockey Association. About 700 student-athletes compete in sports. AU has a rich history and tradition of success across the spectrum of sport offerings. From conference championships to NCAA Championship appearances to academic awards and community service, student-athletes and staff continue to bring excitement and a sense of pride to Aurora University and all of the Spartan fans across the country. At AU, we firmly believe that intercollegiate athletics should promote the character development of participants, enhance the integrity of higher education, and promote civility in society. Toward these ends, we strive to adhere to fundamental values such as respect, civility, honesty and responsibility. Student-athletes and staff are always expected to operate with the principles of sportsmanship and ethical conduct in mind. Founded in 1893 in Mendota, Illinois, as Mendota Seminary, the institution soon changed its name to Mendota College. By 1911, it had outgrown its facilities and the following year changed its name to Aurora College and moved to Aurora, where its students could take advantage of a thriving business environment and easy access to Chicago. In 1985, Aurora College changed its name to Aurora University to better reflect the magnitude of its academic offerings. Seven years later, Aurora University and George Williams College traditions blended when the two institutions entered into an affiliation agreement that paved the way for a merger eight years later. In 2010, the Woodstock Center opened to meet the needs of students in McHenry County and surrounding communities. Website: https://aurora.edu/

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