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Stephen F. Austin State University Student Assistant (Translator/Interpreter) (Grant-Funded) in Nacogdoches, Texas
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This is a grant-funded position.
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Job Title Student Assistant (Translator/Interpreter) (Grant-Funded)
General Description
Grant-funded position
This is a student position responsible for assisting in the operations and activities of a department or a departmental project, program, or function (implementation of the RAICES grant from the U.S. Department of Education).
Job Duties
Assists with implementation of a professional development grant, to include development and dissemination of grant-related information in English and Spanish.
Assists with engaging and educating historically excluded community members in English and Spanish, and providing written and verbal translation services (e.g. residents living in rural areas, racial/ethnic minorities, and homebound residents).
Participates in bilingual trainings and community programs regarding cultural competence and increasing community engagement.
Utilizes research-based strategies and tactics to engage with community members and community partners in English and Spanish.
Assists in the development and dissemination of online content in English and Spanish.
Maintains confidentiality of program participants.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of general office and clerical procedures and concepts.
Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records and files.
Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to translate at the native/near native level in both English and Spanish.
Required Qualifications
The minimum education required for admittance as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University.
No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided.
Preferred Qualifications
Coursework in translation and interpretation is preferred.
Physical Demands
Special Conditions for Eligibility
A student must be enrolled in six or more semester hours to be eligible for student employment during the fall or spring semesters. To be eligible for student employment during the summer, a student must be enrolled in three or more semester hours or be registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester.
Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant.
Position End Date (if temporary) 08/09/2024
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number SA2024-097
Number of Vacancies 1
Posting Open Date 04/25/2024
Review Start Date 05/01/2024
Posting Close Date 05/13/2024
Work Schedule 10 hours/week; schedule to be determined by supervisor and student upon acceptance
Min Pay Rate $12.00/hour
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
This is a grant-funded position.
EEO Statement
Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304.
Posting Quick Link https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/11481
Department Information
Department Education Studies
Contact Name Carrie Wright
Contact Phone (936)468-6285
Contact Email carrie.wright@sfasu.edu
Contact Information Applicants will be contacted by the hiring department if selected for an interview If you have specific questions about this job posting, please contact HR at (936) 468-2304
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Do you have spoken and written Spanish language skills?
Yes
No
Please describe your level of fluency in the Spanish language.
(Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Resume
List of References
Optional Documents