Work Schedule is 8:00 am-3:30 pm at the Early Childhood Research Center on the following Saturdays: October 7, 2023 November 18, 2023 February 17, 2024 April 6, 2024
Students are expected to be available to work on all four dates.
This is a grant-funded position.
Posting DetailsPosition Information
Job Title Student Assistant (Academia 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
1. Assists with implementation of a professional development grant, to include dissemination of grant-related information in English and Spanish. 2. Provides verbal and written translation for presenters who are working with Spanish-speaking community members (children ages 3-11 and their parents). 3. Participates in bilingual community programs regarding cultural competence and increasing community engagement. 4. Utilizes research-based strategies and tactics to engage with community members and community partners in English and Spanish. 5. Maintains confidentiality of program participants. 6. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Ability and desire to be in the company of children and parents. 2. Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public. 3. Ability to understand and follow instructions. 4. Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion. 5. 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) 04/06/2024
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number SA2023-051Number of Vacancies 4 Posting Open Date 07/26/2023 Review Start Date Posting Close Date Work Schedule See Special Instructions to Applicants section Min Pay Rate $12.00/hour Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Work Schedule is 8:00 am-3:30 pm at the Early Childhood Research Center on the following Saturdays: October 7, 2023 November 18, 2023 February 17, 2024 April 6, 2024
Students are expected to be available to work on all four dates.
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 through diversity. 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/9945
Department Information
Department Education StudiesContact Name Carrie Wright Contact Phone (936)468-6285 Contact Email [email protected] 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
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