Job Description

Job Summary:

Cultural Linguistic Services (CLS) within the Office of Human Resources (OHR) is proceeding to fill two Spanish <> English Interpreter, Translator & Trainer positions. CLS's priorities are to provide translation and interpretation services; facilitate workplace learning and training; offer volunteer tutoring programs; workplace computer training, deliver inclusive and effective communication training.

The Spanish <> English Interpreter, Translator & Trainer provides Spanish <> English language services including interpretation and translation verbally and in written form to departments, employees, university managers and supervisors providing language access, cross-cultural understanding, and effective communication in the workplace. The position will also identify professional development events, create learning opportunities for employees who are also English Language Learners, and support the department's Workplace Program. In collaboration with the University Staff and Academic Staff Personnel Offices, this position will coordinate and support campus outreach efforts to individuals and community agencies related to English language learning, cultural understanding groups, language, and opportunity access (not related specifically to Spanish-speaking employees), demonstrate excellence through diversity and commitment through learning for organizational success, and promote respect and the practice of civility in the workplace.

Responsibilities:

Provides language translation and/or interpretation verbally and in written form to assist in deescalating language-based communication barriers or workplace climate/culture issues to ensure comprehension of workplace information

• 40% Provides translation services to employees, managers, and supervisors to support the communication of employment materials to individuals and groups in requested languages
• 5% Collaborates with internal and external groups to assess and evaluate employees' translation needs
• 40% Provides interpretation services to employees, managers, and supervisors to support the communication of employment materials to individuals and groups in requested languages
• 5% Collaborates with internal and external groups to assess and evaluate employees' interpretation needs
• 10% Creates, develops, implements, and facilitates team educational workshops, resources, and materials for both individuals and the organization

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred degree in:
- English <> Spanish Translation
- English> Spanish Translation
- Spanish Literature
- Foreign Language emphasizing Spanish Teaching and Hispanic Civilization and Culture
- Spanish Linguistics
- Hispanic Studies

Qualifications:

Required:
- Proficiency in both Spanish and English languages
- Prior experience providing translation and interpretation services in Spanish and English
- Prior training and/or teaching experience

Preferred:
- Commitment to enhancing effective communication and language access in Spanish and English for employees
- Solid foundation and background in Spanish language
- Understanding and knowledge of Hispanic/Latino cultures
- Flexibility to work across 3 different shifts and to adjust the working schedule frequently
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload with strict attention to details, handle time constraints and adapt to changing needs and demands of services
- Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate empathetically and effectively, both written and verbally, with departments and personnel as well as customers from a wide range of backgrounds
- Ability to handle challenging, sensitive, and confidential situations respectfully and adhere to ethical principles and compliance with the code of ethics for translators and interpreters

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position will be a hybrid position. Some work will be required to be performed in-person at a designated campus work location, and some work can be performed remotely at an offsite non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $60,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Actual pay is determined at hire and is based on experience and qualifications.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see . 

Additional Information:

This position provides services to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift employees. Some evenings/nights are required.

How to Apply:

To begin the application process, click the "apply now" button. Please submit a cover letter referring to your related work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background. Cover letter must be submitted in both English and Spanish (same letter).

Contact:

Emma Voight
emma.sippel@wisc.edu
608-262-8152
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Translator/Interpreter(EI008)

Department(s):

A02-GENERAL SERVICES/OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES/CLS

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

308806-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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About University of Wisconsin–Madison

Work with purpose, make an impact, and grow your career. The University of Wisconsin–Madison is committed to equity, inclusion and employee well-being as we proudly work to improve the lives of people in Wisconsin and beyond. Join a world-class educational and research institution, located in one of America's best places to live and work. The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been a catalyst for the extraordinary since its founding in 1848. As a public land-grant university and prolific research institution, our guiding principle is the Wisconsin Idea, a long-standing commitment to conducting outreach that contributes to a better future for our state, our nation, and the world. In a survey of working Americans conducted by Forbes, UW?Madison ranked among the top 100 America’s Best Large Employers in 2022. Our location in Madison, Wisconsin, is consistently rated one of the best places to live in the United States. A variety of independent rankings place Madison among the best U.S. cities for livability, work-life balance, fitness, opportunities for women, best places to raise children, and other measures. We were also named one of the Best Universities for Commuters in 2021 ... . More than 24,000 faculty and staff work at our schools, colleges, and administrative units. Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation at UW–Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinions enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

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