Entry Level American Sign Language Interpreter Jobs
New grad american sign language interpreter jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio of interpreted work or hands-on internship experience can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site and hybrid roles across Education and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Villanova University, Framingham Public Schools, and Allina Health hiring at this level now.
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Top statePennsylvania
Top employerVillanova University
Top cityVillanova, PA
Work type100% On-site
Top industryEducation
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American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter
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Villanova University
American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter
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Framingham Public Schools
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Framingham, Massachusetts
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Allina Health
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Northwestern Medicine
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American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter
Villanova University·Villanova, Pennsylvania
Job functions:
$30 - $33/hr
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's degree
Full Time
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Posting Number:
20260309S
Position Title:
American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter
Position Type:
Staff
Location:
Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type:
Internal/External Applicants
Work Schedule:
full-time/10-months
Avg Hours Week
Department:
703-Disabled Student Services
Position Summary:
The ASL Interpreter within the Office of Access and Disability Services (ADS), facilitates equitable access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students by providing interpreting services between spoken English and American Sign Language across academic and campus environments. This role serves as the primary interpreter and coordinator for assigned student(s) and holds primary responsibility for coordinating interpreting services, scheduling logistics, and collaboration with campus partners to ensure consistent, high-quality access aligned with compliance under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
The Office of Access and Disability Services is a high-traffic and busy work environment with multiple peak periods of work activity across the calendar year. The office supports students with disabilities in all aspects of their university life. The office works collaboratively with other offices and academic colleges to meet student needs.
This is a 10-month position with a target start date of August 1, 2026 and is dependent upon business need.
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Interpreting Services
- Provide real-time ASL/English interpretation for:
- Academic courses, labs, lectures, discussions, and other academic activities
- Meetings with faculty, staff, and peers
- Campus events, activities, and programs on as needed basis
- Deliver accurate, complete, and culturally appropriate interpretation in real time in both voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice modes that ensure effective communication and equal access
- Rapidly process visual and audible information to convey complex concepts, unusual vocabulary and unexpected information to ensure student understanding
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and impartiality
- Adjust interpreting approach based on course content, pace, and modality
- Adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct established by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
- Remain current on developments, trends and techniques in the interpreting field
Scheduling & Coordination (Lead Responsibility)
- Own and manage semester-long scheduling for interpreting services for assigned student(s) across academic and co-curricular activities
- Coordinate additional or back-up coverage with external resources to prevent service gaps for:
- Back-to-back classes
- Long class sessions requiring team interpreting
- Schedule changes and academic adjustment
- After hours co-curricular student activities
- Collaborate with part-time interpreter(s) and any supplemental providers to remain consistent with delivery to ensure student success
- Maintain regular, consistent, and clear communication with the ADS department regarding coverage needs and service delivery
Preparation & Academic Support
- Review syllabi, course materials, and technical vocabulary in advance. Anticipate and prepare for complex or highly-specialized or discipline-specific coursework
- Consult with faculty to understand instructional methods and course expectations
- Support effective communication between Deaf/Hard of Hearing students and faculty
- Review and have a general understanding of University policies and procedures
Collaboration & Campus Engagement
- Partner with faculty, staff, and campus partners to support accessible learning environments and provide guidance on working with interpreters and Deaf/Hard of Hearing students
- Participate in ADS department meetings, trainings, and campus initiatives
- Contribute to continuous improvement of interpreting services and accessibility practices
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Formal Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Work Experience
- Demonstrated interpreting experience in educational or comparable settings
Work Skills (e.g., written and verbal communication skills)
- Strong organizational and scheduling skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Ability to interpret in a variety of settings including classrooms, meetings, and large group environments and events
Specific Job Knowledge
- Fluency in American Sign Language and in both oral and written English
- RID certification (NIC, CI/CT, or equivalent) or eligibility
- Knowledge of deafness and deaf culture
- Demonstrated commitment to supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals
- The individual must have a deep commitment to the flourishing of Villanova University, its students and mission, and an understanding of Villanova’s Augustinian and Catholic values.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in higher education interpreting
- Experience coordinating interpreter schedules or teams
- Knowledge of vocabulary and concepts used in a wide variety of college-level courses
- Knowledge of ADA, Section 504, and disability services in postsecondary settings
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
- Variable schedule based on academic calendar and student needs
- Combination of classroom, campus, and occasional evening/event coverage
- Work requires sustained cognitive and physical effort associated with interpreting
- Collaboration with a team-based service model, including part-time interpreter support
Special Message to Applicants:
Posting Date:
06/23/2026
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Salary Posting Information:
This position falls within hourly grade 13 and the range is $30-33/hr.The final salary will be determined with consideration of several factors including the selected candidate’s qualifications, department budget availability, market data, and internal equity.
Salary Grade:
13
Job Classification:
non-exempt
References Needed
References Needed
Minimum Number of References Needed
3
Maximum Number of References Needed
3
Villanova University
American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter
Villanova, Pennsylvania
New 1m ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
$30 - $33/hr
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's degree
Full Time
Job Description
Posting Number:
20260309S
Position Title:
American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter
Position Type:
Staff
Location:
Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type:
Internal/External Applicants
Work Schedule:
full-time/10-months
Avg Hours Week
Department:
703-Disabled Student Services
Position Summary:
The ASL Interpreter within the Office of Access and Disability Services (ADS), facilitates equitable access for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students by providing interpreting services between spoken English and American Sign Language across academic and campus environments. This role serves as the primary interpreter and coordinator for assigned student(s) and holds primary responsibility for coordinating interpreting services, scheduling logistics, and collaboration with campus partners to ensure consistent, high-quality access aligned with compliance under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
The Office of Access and Disability Services is a high-traffic and busy work environment with multiple peak periods of work activity across the calendar year. The office supports students with disabilities in all aspects of their university life. The office works collaboratively with other offices and academic colleges to meet student needs.
This is a 10-month position with a target start date of August 1, 2026 and is dependent upon business need.
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Interpreting Services
- Provide real-time ASL/English interpretation for:
- Academic courses, labs, lectures, discussions, and other academic activities
- Meetings with faculty, staff, and peers
- Campus events, activities, and programs on as needed basis
- Deliver accurate, complete, and culturally appropriate interpretation in real time in both voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice modes that ensure effective communication and equal access
- Rapidly process visual and audible information to convey complex concepts, unusual vocabulary and unexpected information to ensure student understanding
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and impartiality
- Adjust interpreting approach based on course content, pace, and modality
- Adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct established by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
- Remain current on developments, trends and techniques in the interpreting field
Scheduling & Coordination (Lead Responsibility)
- Own and manage semester-long scheduling for interpreting services for assigned student(s) across academic and co-curricular activities
- Coordinate additional or back-up coverage with external resources to prevent service gaps for:
- Back-to-back classes
- Long class sessions requiring team interpreting
- Schedule changes and academic adjustment
- After hours co-curricular student activities
- Collaborate with part-time interpreter(s) and any supplemental providers to remain consistent with delivery to ensure student success
- Maintain regular, consistent, and clear communication with the ADS department regarding coverage needs and service delivery
Preparation & Academic Support
- Review syllabi, course materials, and technical vocabulary in advance. Anticipate and prepare for complex or highly-specialized or discipline-specific coursework
- Consult with faculty to understand instructional methods and course expectations
- Support effective communication between Deaf/Hard of Hearing students and faculty
- Review and have a general understanding of University policies and procedures
Collaboration & Campus Engagement
- Partner with faculty, staff, and campus partners to support accessible learning environments and provide guidance on working with interpreters and Deaf/Hard of Hearing students
- Participate in ADS department meetings, trainings, and campus initiatives
- Contribute to continuous improvement of interpreting services and accessibility practices
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Formal Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Work Experience
- Demonstrated interpreting experience in educational or comparable settings
Work Skills (e.g., written and verbal communication skills)
- Strong organizational and scheduling skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Ability to interpret in a variety of settings including classrooms, meetings, and large group environments and events
Specific Job Knowledge
- Fluency in American Sign Language and in both oral and written English
- RID certification (NIC, CI/CT, or equivalent) or eligibility
- Knowledge of deafness and deaf culture
- Demonstrated commitment to supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals
- The individual must have a deep commitment to the flourishing of Villanova University, its students and mission, and an understanding of Villanova’s Augustinian and Catholic values.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in higher education interpreting
- Experience coordinating interpreter schedules or teams
- Knowledge of vocabulary and concepts used in a wide variety of college-level courses
- Knowledge of ADA, Section 504, and disability services in postsecondary settings
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
- Variable schedule based on academic calendar and student needs
- Combination of classroom, campus, and occasional evening/event coverage
- Work requires sustained cognitive and physical effort associated with interpreting
- Collaboration with a team-based service model, including part-time interpreter support
Special Message to Applicants:
Posting Date:
06/23/2026
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Salary Posting Information:
This position falls within hourly grade 13 and the range is $30-33/hr.The final salary will be determined with consideration of several factors including the selected candidate’s qualifications, department budget availability, market data, and internal equity.
Salary Grade:
13
Job Classification:
non-exempt
References Needed
References Needed
Minimum Number of References Needed
3
Maximum Number of References Needed
3
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Who's Hiring
- Villanova University2
- Framingham Public Schools2
- Allina Health1
- Northwestern Medicine1
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- Education4
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Entry Level American Sign Language Interpreter Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level american sign language interpreter job?
Employers at this level look for a completed interpreter training program, RID candidacy or certification in progress, and documented practice hours from internships, volunteer work, or community interpreting. A video portfolio demonstrating your accuracy and register flexibility gives you a concrete edge over candidates with similar credentials. Applying to educational settings, healthcare facilities, and government agencies is a strong starting point, as these sectors frequently hire candidates still building toward full certification.
Which companies hire entry level american sign language interpreters?
Companies hiring entry level american sign language interpreters right now include Villanova University, Framingham Public Schools, and Allina Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, school districts, hospitals, staffing agencies that specialize in interpreter services, and federal or state government offices tend to be the most active employers, since many have ongoing needs and structured onboarding for early-career interpreters.
Are there remote entry level american sign language interpreter jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles still dominate at this experience level. About 0% of entry level american sign language interpreter openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with most remote roles involving video remote interpreting platforms used by healthcare providers, corporations, and government agencies. These positions can be a practical way to build interpreting hours quickly while gaining experience across a variety of settings.
Are these new grad american sign language interpreter jobs?
Yes, these openings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates with little or no professional experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically accepts zero to two years of experience, counts internships or practicum hours toward requirements, and values a demonstrated portfolio over a long employment history. If a listing asks for relevant training program completion or RID candidacy rather than years on the job, it is designed for candidates at the new grad stage.
Which industries hire the most entry level american sign language interpreters?
Entry Level american sign language interpreter roles concentrate in Education and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because legal mandates under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act require accessible communication in educational, medical, and public-sector settings, creating consistent demand for interpreters regardless of experience level.