Universities of Wisconsin·Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The interpreter will provide American Sign Language services for a Deaf medical student during clinical rotations in various hospital environments. They will also consult on best practices for accessibility and collaborate with the university's disability services team.
The starting salary for this position depends on the experience and qualifications of the applicant. As University Staff, interpreters are paid for their interpreting time, preparation time, and consultative time for a total of 40 hours per week at their hourly rate.
This position also qualifies for shift differentials (between 6:00pm - 6:00am) and compensation time or overtime beyond 40 hours/week. The minimum of $36.06/hour is approximately $75,000 annually, plus paid time off and benefits, including participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Sign-on bonus of $1,000. Additional bonus up to $1,000 upon successful completion and based on performance at one year. If you have questions about salary information, please contact Terri Oehrlein at terri.oehrlein@wisc.edu.
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Qualifications: Minimum three years of experience as an ASL interpreter in postsecondary settings. Ability to convey academic concepts effectively, professionally, and accurately in and between both American Sign Language and English. Current Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Certification and/or National Association of the Deaf Certification and/or equivalent certification in good standing. Wisconsin Sign Language Interpreter-Advanced Hearing State License required or eligible by the start date of the position. License information. The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodations: stand for 2-3 hours at a time; wear personal protective equipment while interpreting in specific situations. Additionally, this position is expected to comply with all annual health systems and university compliance training and requirements. History of rapidly learning and acculturating new work environments, physical spaces, and unique vocabulary. Ability to identify and retain critical information to confidentially share with the team as needed to provide consistent services. Ability to discern the goal of the setting when making decisions.
Ex: General learning and training; evaluation and assessment; patient care and safety. Interpreter will need reliable transportation to/from hospitals and clinics in the greater Milwaukee area.
Three years of experience as ASL interpreter in healthcare settings. Understanding of medical systems, the workflows, personnel structure, and culture of healthcare teams. Certificate of completion or equivalent from an accredited interpreter training program is strongly preferred, though relevant experience may be considered. Ability to set up and utilize related technology, i.e., assistive listening devices, microphones, web conferencing tools. Ability to thrive in dynamic work environments. Flexibility to work a base schedule of 40-hours/week with occasional compensatory time or overtime. Start and end times M-F may vary depending on hours of rotation. Infrequent weekend work depends on the type of rotation. Knowledge of broad accommodation options and services for deaf learners.
Bachelor's degree is required. Master’s degree preferred.
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University sponsorship is not available for this position, which includes transfers of sponsorship and TN visas.
The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employ F1 STEM OPT Extension participants.
Contact Information: Terri Oehrlein, Assistant Director, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Phone: 608-219-8454 Email: terri.oehrlein@wisc.edu Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1.
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Angel Cartagena, HR Business Partner Phone: 608-890-2570 Email: angel.cartagena@wisc.edu Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1.
See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
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Candidates must have at least three years of postsecondary interpreting experience and hold relevant professional certifications such as RID or NAD. A bachelor's degree is required, and experience in healthcare settings is strongly preferred.
Market context
In Wisconsin, sign language interpreter roles are often tied to schools, healthcare systems, and public services, where demand can be steady for candidates with strong communication skills and specialized credentials. This role is competitive because employers typically look for at least three years of postsecondary interpreting experience, a bachelor’s degree, and certifications such as RID or NAD, with healthcare experience especially valued. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your certification details and relevant setting experience before applying.
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