Director Of The Translation And Interpreting Office

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Brownsville, Texas

Office of Institutional Translation and Interpreting

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Exempt

To oversee the daily operations of the translation and interpreting office and provide specialized professional skills in planning and executing complex translation and interpreting projects for the University or external clients.

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Master’s degree in Translation and Interpreting, Spanish or other closely related degree from an accredited university.

Master’s Degree in Translation and Interpreting.

None.

Four (4) years of professional related experience, including experience as a professional translator/interpreter/reviser and/ or experience in Translation Project Management / Translation Agency. Must be able to speak, read and write in English and Spanish fluently and be able to edit and proof printed and online materials to the highest publishing standards in Spanish.

Experience in the translation of promotional and advertising materials. Ability to understand linguistic variation in the Spanish-Speaking world and to produce and revise texts in Spanish that are functional locally, regionally and internationally. High proficiency in the use of Translation Software (SDL Trados Preferred).

Use of standard office equipment. Mastery of computer-assisted translation tools, advanced word processing, terminological management software, webpage editing, and localization tools. High proficiency in the use of Translation Software (SDL Trados Preferred).

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required to serve in a multi-campus institution. Project-based environment that requires meeting deadlines and work in an ever-changing and fast paced environment.

Good analytical skills. Exceptional planning and organizational skills and ability to multi-task.

N/A

Full-Time

Commensurate with Experience

Commensurate with Experience

02/10/2023

No

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