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Position Title: American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter
Position Type: Staff
Location: Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants
Work Schedule: part-time/9-months
Avg Hours Week: 20 - 25 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, working collaboratively with the full-time ASL Interpreter to ensure consistent, high-quality access across academic and campus environments. This role is structured to provide scheduled coverage during high-demand periods, assist with team interpreting, and support program continuity and flexibility. 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 9-month position with a target start date of August 10, 2026 and is for 20 – 25 hours/week during the academic year.
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
Team Interpreting & Coverage Support:
- Collaborate with the Full-Time Interpreter to:
- Provide team interpreting for longer or complex class sessions
- Rotate coverage during back-to-back classes
- Support high-demand days or overlapping schedules
- Provide coverage for schedule gaps, conflicts, or additional needs
Preparation & Academic Support:
- Review syllabi, course materials, and technical vocabulary in advance of assignments.
- Prepare for complex, highly-specialized, or discipline-specific vocabulary and instructional formats
- Support effective communication between Deaf/Hard of Hearing students and faculty
Scheduling & Coordination:
- Work within a pre-established weekly schedule of coverage blocks
- Coordinate with the full-time ASL Interpreter on:
- Weekly assignments
- Adjustments to class schedules
- Coverage for events and meetings
- Assist with maintaining continuity of services
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated interpreting experience in educational or comparable environments
- 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 with team interpreting
- Ability to work a consistent, scheduled part-time weekly block
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
- Part-time schedule (20-25 hours/week)
- 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
- Collaborative, team-based interpreting model
Special Message to Applicants:
Posting Date: 08/31/2026
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
Minimum Number of References Needed: 3
Maximum Number of References Needed: 3
Posting Number: 20260418S
Position Title: American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter
Position Type: Staff
Location: Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants
Work Schedule: part-time/9-months
Avg Hours Week: 20 - 25 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, working collaboratively with the full-time ASL Interpreter to ensure consistent, high-quality access across academic and campus environments. This role is structured to provide scheduled coverage during high-demand periods, assist with team interpreting, and support program continuity and flexibility. 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 9-month position with a target start date of August 10, 2026 and is for 20 – 25 hours/week during the academic year.
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
Team Interpreting & Coverage Support:
- Collaborate with the Full-Time Interpreter to:
- Provide team interpreting for longer or complex class sessions
- Rotate coverage during back-to-back classes
- Support high-demand days or overlapping schedules
- Provide coverage for schedule gaps, conflicts, or additional needs
Preparation & Academic Support:
- Review syllabi, course materials, and technical vocabulary in advance of assignments.
- Prepare for complex, highly-specialized, or discipline-specific vocabulary and instructional formats
- Support effective communication between Deaf/Hard of Hearing students and faculty
Scheduling & Coordination:
- Work within a pre-established weekly schedule of coverage blocks
- Coordinate with the full-time ASL Interpreter on:
- Weekly assignments
- Adjustments to class schedules
- Coverage for events and meetings
- Assist with maintaining continuity of services
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated interpreting experience in educational or comparable environments
- 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 with team interpreting
- Ability to work a consistent, scheduled part-time weekly block
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
- Part-time schedule (20-25 hours/week)
- 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
- Collaborative, team-based interpreting model
Special Message to Applicants:
Posting Date: 08/31/2026
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
Minimum Number of References Needed: 3
Maximum Number of References Needed: 3
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in American Sign Language Interpreter
Document your interpreter credentials before applying
PERM petitions for ASL interpreters often require proof of RID certification or equivalent. Gather your certification records, transcripts, and any state licensure documentation early so your employer can accurately define the position's minimum requirements.
Target employers with institutional sponsorship infrastructure
Hospitals, universities, and federal agencies sponsor green cards more reliably than freelance platforms. These organizations have HR and legal teams experienced in PERM filings, reducing the risk of procedural errors that delay or derail your case.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter ASL interpreter openings by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're applying where permanent residency pathways are already established rather than negotiating from scratch.
Understand how prevailing wage shapes your offer
DOL requires your employer to pay the prevailing wage for your role and location before certifying the PERM. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage level for ASL interpreters in your target city before evaluating any offer.
Negotiate green card sponsorship before accepting the role
Many employers will sponsor but only if you ask explicitly at the offer stage. Confirm the employer is willing to file PERM, fund the I-140, and support adjustment of status before you sign, since backtracking after onboarding is uncommon.
Factor EB-3 priority date backlogs into your timeline
EB-3 petitions from India and China face multi-year backlogs before visa numbers become available. Most other nationalities move faster through the queue. Check the monthly Visa Bulletin from the State Department to model realistic green card timelines.
Green Card American Sign Language Interpreter: Frequently Asked Questions
Do ASL interpreter jobs commonly qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on your credentials. EB-3 covers skilled workers and professionals with a bachelor's degree, which fits most interpreter roles. EB-2 is available to advanced-degree professionals, such as those with a master's in interpretation or linguistics. Educational institutions and healthcare systems are the most consistent sponsors of ASL interpreters in either category.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for ASL interpreters?
H-1B visa is a temporary status subject to an annual lottery and a six-year cap, while EB-2 and EB-3 green cards lead directly to permanent residency. The PERM process requires your employer to conduct a documented recruitment campaign proving no qualified U.S. worker was available, but there is no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. The timeline is longer, typically two to four years for most countries, but the outcome is a path to permanent residency, not a countdown clock.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from an ASL interpreter's employer?
The employer must post job advertisements, document all recruitment steps, and certify to DOL that no qualified U.S. worker was displaced. For ASL interpreters, the employer must define minimum requirements that genuinely reflect the job rather than being tailored to one candidate. PERM processing at DOL currently takes several months to over a year depending on whether the application is selected for audit.
How can I find ASL interpreter jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter interpreter job listings by employers with EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you can focus your search on organizations that have already demonstrated a willingness to sponsor foreign workers through the full PERM and I-140 process rather than speculating based on job descriptions alone.
Can I keep working as an ASL interpreter while my green card is being processed?
Yes, provided you maintain valid work authorization throughout the process. If you're on H-1B status, your employer can file extensions beyond the six-year cap once your I-140 is approved. After filing your I-485 adjustment of status application, you can also apply for an Employment Authorization Document with USCIS, which allows you to work independently of your H-1B status while you wait for your green card.