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Hourly Interpreter - Pool
- Bakersfield, California 93311 United States
- California State University (CSU) Bakersfield
- Sep 30, 2026
California State University (CSU) Bakersfield

OVERVIEW Located in the southern San Joaquin Valley, California State University, Bakersfield is home to the Roadrunners — moving forward at lightning speed and championing intellectual progress. CSUB continuously rises in national rankings for its economic value and commitment to student success. Its students are brilliant and increasingly diverse — with the majority of graduates remaining in the Valley to solve our region’s complex challenges. FAST FACTS CSUB opened in 1970 as the 19th member of the 23-campus California State University System. The only public university within approximately 90 miles, it enrolls over 11,000 students and has graduated nearly 60,000 alumni. The university offers 38 undergraduate degree programs, 16 master’s degree programs and a doctoral program in educational leadership. It is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission. The university is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution, with over 60% of students identifying as Hispanic or Latinx. CSUB houses four academic schools: The School of Arts and Humanities, the School of Business and Public Administration, the School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering, and the School of Social Sciences and Education. The university offers degree programs at a satellite campus approximately 90 miles south of the main campus in Antelope Valley. Sixteen athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I. CORE VALUES Developing the intellectual and personal potential of every student Supporting the intellectual and professional development of all faculty and staff Nurturing a collegial campus environment that values innovation, learning and the pluralism of persons and ideas Collaborating with one another with respect, trustworthiness, ethical behavior, and self-reflection Promoting active and informed engagement in shared governance of students, faculty, and staff Engaging with alumni and the community to achieve the vision, mission, and goals of the university Contributing to the growth and well-being of the region ABOUT THE REGION One of the most affordable regions in California, Bakersfield is located in the southern San Joaquin Valley in Kern County. With nearly 400,000 residents, Bakersfield is California's ninth most populous city. The CSUB campus is easily accessible from all of California's major cities and points of interest. Day trips to Los Angeles, San Francisco, the beach and many of the region's state and national parks provide endless opportunities for entertainment and recreation. Nicknamed "The Golden Empire," Kern County is renowned for its scenic beauty and outdoor adventure. Situated alongside the Kern River Valley, the Southern Sierra Nevada Mountains and at the base of Sequoia National Park, Kern County boasts unrivaled access to rafting, hiking, fishing, and camping.
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- Sep 30, 2026
Job Description
CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Hourly Interpreter

UNION CODE: R09

PAY PLAN: Hourly,12-month

WORKPLACE TYPE: On-site (work in-person at business location).

PAY BASIS: Hourly/intermittent on call temporary position. Successful candidates may be appointed for a few days and up to one (1) year depending on the assignment. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $21.00- $40.00

However, offer amount will be commensurate with candidate’s experience, education, skills, and training.

CSU CLASSIFICATION SALARY RANGE: $19.37- $194.60

BENEFITS: No benefits available.

CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE TO APPLY: Open to all qualified applicants.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: This recruitment will remain open and be filled on a continuous basis.

POSITION PURPOSE: Under general supervision of the Director, Services for Students with Disabilities, the Hourly Interpreter plays a pivotal role in fostering an inclusive an accessible educational environment by providing proficient interpreting services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in a classroom or related instruction setting and/or activities. By facilitating effective communication in academic settings, meetings, and campus events, the Hourly Interpreter enhances student access to educational opportunities, supports their academic success, and promotes a campus culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusivity. Through skilled interpretation, the Hourly Interpreter contributes to the university's commitment to providing equitable access and support for all members of the campus community

Assignments may involve technical or specialized subject matter and vocabulary. Individual assignments may vary based on the specific skills of the interpreter and the needs of students or other consumers. More difficult tasks may involve interpreting technical or specialized subject matter and vocabulary, which require using specialized signs, accommodating consumer requests for varied language preferences, and interpreting fast-spoken material. Specific complexity and skill factors include type of interpreting or communication system needed; difficulty or unique nature of the subject matter and vocabulary; speed of interpreting required; and number of Deaf and/or Hard-of-Hearing consumers serviced simultaneously.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Interpreting Services
Interpret spoken English into American Sign Language (ASL) or other manual sign systems, and vice versa, in classroom settings, tutoring sessions, meetings, and campus events. Utilize specialized signs and accommodate diverse language preferences to accurately convey technical or specialized subject matter and vocabulary. Maintain a high level of accuracy in conveying the register, tone, intent, and content of the speaker’s message. Adapt communication strategies based on the specific requirements of instructional settings and academic content. Facilitate effective interaction between deaf or hard-of-hearing consumers and hearing participants in academic and non-academic environments. Uphold professional standards and adhere to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) code of professional conduct, maintaining confidentiality and neutrality in all interpreting assignments. Handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality regarding student records, accommodations, and interactions. Demonstrate cultural competency and respect for diverse backgrounds and perspectives in interpreting interactions and professional relationships. Seek feedback from consumers, peers, and supervisors to improve interpreting techniques and effectiveness. Stay informed about advancements in assistive technologies and resources that support deaf and hard-of-hearing accessibility in educational settings.
Scheduling Support
Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students to clarify interpreting needs and facilitate smooth interactions. Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive student information and interpreting assignments. Assist in scheduling and coordinating interpreting services for university-wide events and activities as needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE - Any combination of formal training and relevant documented interpreting experience that demonstrates assurance of the skills appropriate for the level of the assignment(s) is required. Typically, sufficient interpreting training or experience requires graduation from an interpreter training program and/or relevant documented interpreting experience. In addition, a wide acquaintance with academic higher education through attendance at a postsecondary educational institution may be essential to fully comprehend and accurately interpret the concepts, language, and vocabulary used in the assigned instructional, academic, and/or administrative situations.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES (SKA’s) -

Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Working knowledge of the process on interpretation.

Working knowledge of ASL and/or English sign system as required by the student(s) or the assignment.

Working knowledge of the methods and techniques used in communicating with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing consumers.

Working knowledge of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) code of professional conduct.

Working knowledge of the vocabulary used in the courses to which the Interpreter is assigned.

Demonstrated knowledge of Deaf Culture.

Ability to hear spoken English and use ASL, Signed English, and/or another manual sign system to effectively generate language.

Ability to interpret and transliterate between the ASL and sign systems and spoken English at a speed required by the assignment, which may involve a variety of settings such as a classroom, conference, and/or one-on-one meeting.

Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds.

Possession of strong receptive and expressive communication skills and ability to understand the message, convey the register, tone, intent, and content of the speaker.

Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.

Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities, and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems.

Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.

Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner.

Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Ability to interpret, communicate and apply policies and procedures.

Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.

Excellent computer skills and competence with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, on-line systems, Internet as well as online calendaring and email.

Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure.

Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.

Must be able to work overtime, occasional holidays, and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Two (2) years of experience interpreting in a higher education setting.

Bachelor’s degree

National certification by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, or National Association for the Deaf.

Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment possessing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: LIGHT WORK - involves mainly sitting, up to 25% standing or walking; lifting medium weight objects limited to 25 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: N/A

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

SCREENING: Only those applicants possessing experience most directly related to the immediate needs of the office will be invited to appear before a Qualifications Appraisal Board for the purpose of appraising training, experience, and interest in the position.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last seven years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

SENSITIVE POSITION: Sensitive positions are designated by the CSU as requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position, based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of the people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to the CSU or individuals in the university community.

MANDATED REPORTER: General: The person holding this position is considered a general mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

GENERAL INFORMATION: It is the policy of California State University, Bakersfield to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees will be required to present documentation verifying their right to accept employment. You will also be requested to present a social security card at the time of initial appointment in compliance with state payroll regulations. State regulations require that every state employee sign the Oath of Allegiance prior to commencing the duties of his/her State employment, except legally employed non-citizens. These individuals are required to sign the Declaration of Permission to Work.

The California State University (CSU”), including California State University, Bakersfield is committed to an inclusive and equitable community that values diversity and fosters mutual respect. All students and employees have the right to participate fully in CSU programs, activities, admission, and employment free from discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking and retaliation. The CSU Nondiscrimination Policy prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any protected status, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, prohibited consensual relationships, and retaliation.

Campus contact of our Nondiscrimination policy is Allan Williams, AVP of Civil Rights and Compliance, (661) 654-2713.

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California State University (CSU) Bakersfield
OVERVIEW
Located in the southern San Joaquin Valley, California State University, Bakersfield is home to the Roadrunners — moving forward at lightning speed and championing intellectual progress. CSUB continuously rises in national rankings for its economic value and commitment to student success. Its students are brilliant and increasingly diverse — with the majority of graduates remaining in the Valley to solve our region’s complex challenges.

FAST FACTS
- CSUB opened in 1970 as the 19th member of the 23-campus California State University System.
- The only public university within approximately 90 miles, it enrolls over 11,000 students and has graduated nearly 60,000 alumni.
- The university offers 38 undergraduate degree programs, 16 master’s degree programs and a doctoral program in educational leadership.
- It is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission.
- The university is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution, with over 60% of students identifying as Hispanic or Latinx.
- CSUB houses four academic schools: The School of Arts and Humanities, the School of Business and Public Administration, the School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering, and the School of Social Sciences and Education.
- The university offers degree programs at a satellite campus approximately 90 miles south of the main campus in Antelope Valley.
- Sixteen athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I.
CORE VALUES
- Developing the intellectual and personal potential of every student
- Supporting the intellectual and professional development of all faculty and staff
- Nurturing a collegial campus environment that values innovation, learning and the pluralism of persons and ideas
- Collaborating with one another with respect, trustworthiness, ethical behavior, and self-reflection
- Promoting active and informed engagement in shared governance of students, faculty, and staff
- Engaging with alumni and the community to achieve the vision, mission, and goals of the university
- Contributing to the growth and well-being of the region
ABOUT THE REGION

One of the most affordable regions in California, Bakersfield is located in the southern San Joaquin Valley in Kern County. With nearly 400,000 residents, Bakersfield is California's ninth most populous city. The CSUB campus is easily accessible from all of California's major cities and points of interest. Day trips to Los Angeles, San Francisco, the beach and many of the region's state and national parks provide endless opportunities for entertainment and recreation.

Nicknamed "The Golden Empire," Kern County is renowned for its scenic beauty and outdoor adventure. Situated alongside the Kern River Valley, the Southern Sierra Nevada Mountains and at the base of Sequoia National Park, Kern County boasts unrivaled access to rafting, hiking, fishing, and camping.
California State University (CSU) Bakersfield
- Bakersfield, California, United States
- https://www.csub.edu/
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