Interpreter MentorTo view the position details and/or apply to a position, click on the View Details link below the Job Title. If you have questions about the application process, please refer to the Applicant FAQ's.Bookmark this Posting |Print Preview |Apply for this Job Posting DetailsDo you have questions about the application process? If so, please refer to the Applicant FAQ's. Position Information Posting Number: 20245022V Position Title: Interpreter Mentor Posting Type Student Hours/week: No more than 20 hours/week during Spring and Fall; no more than 35 hours/week in Summer Eligibility: Work study preferred but open to all students Semester 2024-2025 Academic Year Location Widger Law School Building Detailed Work Schedule varies by student schedule and office needs Number of positions: varies Department: 241-Law School Instruction Contact Name: Cheryl Baro Contact Phone/Extension: x7003 Position Summary Information Job Description Summary: Interpreter Mentors provide essential interpretation and translation services for clients of the Clinical Program and handle administrative aspects of the Community Interpreter Internship Program. Fully accurate interpretation in client meetings and phone calls, following protocols for consecutive interpretationWritten translation of client communication and legal documents, following formal legal style and tone, which requires a high level of fluency in Spanish and English and experience in legal interpretationAttend court proceedings to monitor the accuracy of court-assigned interpreters and alerting law students and faculty of any inaccuraciesReview and revise written assignments by students enrolled in the Community Interpreter Internship ProgramObserve interns in the Community Interpreter Internship Program during client meetings and providing feedback on accuracy and skillEnsure full coverage and maintaining records of all interpretation and translation assignments for clients of all 7 ClinicsMaintain confidentiality of all client information, including written materialsExercise professional judgment when consulting with law students and faculty about interpretation issuesManage time and adhering to time sensitive deadlines for client work productAcquire and maintain knowledge of any database or software necessary, including complex formatting in Microsoft Word, Google Forms and Google Sheets and legal vocabulary applications Requirements: Must have completed and excelled in the Community Interpreter Internship Program or otherwise demonstrated a high level of fluency in Spanish and EnglishMust have experience working in an office environmentMust have experience using software such as Word, Google Sheets and Forms Additional Information: This posting is a portal for entering student information into our online employment system.Please click the "Apply to this Job" link at the top of the page. You will have to log in, but your regular VU credentials will not work, so you will need to create a new account.Where the application asks for your address, please enter your permanent address. Physical Demands Summary: Wage Rate: $15.00/hour Posting Detail Information Closing Date (11:59pm ET): Open Until Filled Yes Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Are you currently a registered Villanova student?YesNo * Are you eligible for work study?YesNoI don't know * What is your availability? (days and times)(Open Ended Question) * Have you ever worked on campus before? If "Y", what department and semester/year?(Open Ended Question) Optional Applicant Documents: Required DocumentsOptional Documents #J-18808-Ljbffr
