Translator Jobs

Number of Vacancies

2

Location

Brownsville, Texas

Department

Office of Institutional Translation and Interpreting

FTE

1

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Scope of Job

To provide specialized professional skills in planning and executing complex translation and interpreting projects for the University or external clients. Responsible for translating, editing, proof-reading publications and documents from English to Spanish, including online materials in order to meet deadlines and quality standards for the University. Coordinate complex translation projects involving additional translators within the University or external agencies.

Description of Duties

Supervision Received

Specific supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

May supervise assigned staff.

Required Education

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

Preferred Education

Master’s Degree in Translation and Interpreting.

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

Three (3) years of experience as a professional translator/interpreter/reviser. Must be able to speak, read and write in English and Spanish fluently.

Preferred Experience

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.

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment. Knowledge of sufficient command computer-assisted translation tools, advanced word processing, terminological management software, webpage editing, and localization tools.

Working Conditions

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

Other

Good analytical skills. Willingness to undergo additional training at the postgraduate level if required. Exceptional planning and organizational skills and ability to multi-task.

Physical Capabilities

Employment Category

Full-Time

Minimum Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date

08/01/2023

Grant Funded Position

No

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EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the Chief Human Resources Officer.