ASL Interpreter and Coordinator

Description

State Title : Project Specialist

Bargaining Unit : Non-Unit

Employment Type : 35 hours per week / Full-time

External salary : $65,000 - $75,000

NON-UNION POSITIONS : For non-unit positions, salary commensurate with experience and is accompanied by a competitive benefits package.

About TCNJ

Founded in 1855, TCNJ offers a highly personalized and collaborative liberal arts education with over 7,400 undergraduates and 700 graduate students. The college is consistently ranked among the top comprehensive colleges in the nation, offering small classes, a 13 : 1 student-faculty ratio, and an immersive living-learning experience. With a 4-year graduation rate ranked #1 in New Jersey and #9 among U.S. public institutions, TCNJ is a model for public higher education.

Position Overview :

The ASL Interpreter and Coordinator provides high-quality interpreting services to Deaf / Hard of Hearing students, faculty, staff, and visitors in a variety of academic and campus settings. In addition, this position serves as the primary coordinator for interpreting and captioning services, managing scheduling, freelance interpreters, and related resources to ensure effective communication access across the college.

This dual role requires fluency in American Sign Language, strong organizational skills, and the ability to balance direct interpreting assignments with administrative oversight of communication access services.

Responsibilities : Interpreting

• Provide professional, ethical, and accurate interpreting / transliterating between spoken English and American Sign Language in academic classes, meetings, events, and campus activities.
• Maintain compliance with RID Code of Professional Conduct and institutional standards.
• Adapt language and communication style to match the needs of Deaf / Hard of Hearing individuals, including consideration of regional and cultural variations.
• Prepare for assignments by reviewing class materials, agendas, or event content.
• Support communication access in both in-person and virtual / remote environments.

Coordination & Administration

Qualifications : Required :

Preferred :

Working Conditions :

Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.

Employer Qualifications

Employment at TCNJ is contingent upon the successful completion of an applicable background check, reference checks, and verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form I-9).

Accommodation : Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview should contact  hr@tcnj.edu .

Employee Benefits

As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public university career. Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including :

To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees, visit our  Health Benefits Plans and Programs  page to learn more!

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable finalist has been found.

The College is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive campus community that respects and uplifts individuals from all backgrounds. We value the varied perspectives, experiences, and talents of all members of our community and strive to create an environment where everyone has equitable access to opportunities for success. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. We encourage applications from individuals whose lived experiences and professional interests align with our institutional mission of academic excellence, access, and integrity.

Primary Location : Roscoe West Hall - Accessibility Resources

Work Locations :

Roscoe West Hall - Accessibility Resources (Roscoe West Hall - Accessibility Resources)

2000 Pennington Rd

Ewing Township, 08628

Job : Staff

Organization : The College of New Jersey

Job Posting : Nov 10, 2025, 1 : 54 : 52 PM