Company Information
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Company Name: American School for the Deaf
Website: https://www.asd-1817.org/

Job Information
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Job Title: Source Interpreting Program Manager 
Job Type: Permanent
Address:
139 N. Main Street
West Hartford, Connecticut. 06107
United States

Job Description:
THE AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
ANNOUNCES AN OPENING FOR
SOURCE INTERPRETING MANAGER

CLOSING DATE: Until filled
REV:04/18/2022
POST:04/18/2022

The American School for the Deaf (ASD) is the oldest school for the deaf,
founded in 1817 by Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet and Laurent Clerc. The American
School for the Deaf is committed to serving deaf and hard of hearing infants,
youth and their families in development of intellect and the enhancement of
quality of life utilizing specially designed instruction through an American
Sign Language and English Bilingual Approach, empowering them to become
educated and self-directed life-long learners.

ASD is located in West Hartford, a town recognized as one of the top ten
towns for raising families. West Hartford residents value education,
evidenced by the high quality of public and private schools.  There is also
much to do in West Hartford.  There is a wide array of parks and recreation.
There are pools and hiking trails.  There are historic sites to visit as
well. If shopping is on the list then Blue Back Square, located in the center
of town, offers many retail stores and a variety of restaurants to satisfy
everyone.

SCOPE OF DUTIES
The Source Interpreting Manager, under the supervision of the Director of
Diversity and Special Programs, oversees all aspects of day to day operations
of the Source Interpreting Department, The Manager is responsible for
ensuring the long and short term success of the program, will adhere to
strict guidelines for confidentiality and ethical conduct and will
demonstrate good judgment, excellent interpersonal skills and effective
planning skills. The Source Interpreting Manager will have the ability to
work in a collaborative setting and to function as a liaison person as well
as willingness to work flexible hours.

PRIMARY DUTIES
•Employee & Contractor Management:
•Maintain current position descriptions for all Source Interpreters
•Conduct annual evaluations of all Source Staff
•Approve interpreter independent contractor pay rates
•Oversight of Daily Operations:
•Weigh priority of interpreting requests
•Ensure department provides thorough and accurate interpreting services for
all clients/customers.
•Request IT/phone/fax/tech/Sorenson support as needed
•Work in uSked:
•Troubleshoot issues
•Input pay period schedule for interpreters in uSked
•Learn and train office staff on new rollouts, changes to the system
•	Backup documentation for resolving disputes or tracking (emails from
uSked system are bcc: to sourcerecords@asd-1817.org [1]).
•	Address escalated billing disputes or errors: credits/adjustments in
uSked, communication to Business Office, with documentation kept in pay
period's folder
•	Maintenance of Sign Language Interpreting Services Satisfaction Survey
(option for customer, client or interpreter to complete post-assignment) to
provide feedback
•	Responsible for CASLI Testing
•	Will prepare and deliver community presentations
•	Monthly/Quarterly Reporting to Administration:
•	Respond to requests from Business Office for missing billing information
or job contact person(s)
•	Review accounts receivable and accounts payable reports and send totals
and interpreter invoices to Business Office; maintain paper copies
organized by pay period, designate invoices as “paid” in uSked
•	Review monthly financials as sent by Business Office; attend monthly
fiscal meetings
•	Send files/adjustments for monthly reconciliations as requested by
Business Office
•	Creation of reports as requested by Business Office or Executive Director
•	Assist in the development of program annual budget
•	Vendor/Customer/Business Partner Contract Management:
•	Keep current Terms & Conditions, Payment Terms (both print and online
versions); modify as needed with Business Office approval, reformatting of
documents and customer correspondence
•	Coordinate drafting of requests for proposals (RFP) for organizations
seeking interpreting contracts
•	Sign off on purchase orders for billing (answering service, world
language interpreting providers, translation requests, uSked, CART, ASLPI)
•	Develop Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with business partners
•	Participate in forums related to interpreting (i.e., CRID Legal Task
Force)


[1] mailto:sourcerecords@asd-1817.org


Requirements:
REQUIRED SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
•	Ability to effectively engage with diverse staff and leadership to
promote trust, collaboration, and partnership
•	Strong management expertise; able to manage multiple projects effectively
•	Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
•	Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative
•	Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
•	Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
•	Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
•	Bachelor Degree preferred.
•	Professional experience in the provision of sign language and
interpreting services or 3 years’ experience in business management is
required.
•	Interpreter Certification preferred: Registry of Interpreters for the
Deaf (RID): CI, CT, CSC, CDI, National Interpreter Certification (NIC) or
National Association of the Deaf (NAD): Level V. Requires ability to work
with a variety of communication modes, including ASL, Signed English, and
Visual/Gestural.




Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Cover Letter, Application Form
Majors Desired:: Business, Liberal Arts
Degree levels accepted:: Bachelor

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://www.asd-1817.org/about/employment-opportunities
Email application materials to:: jobopportunities@asd-1817.org