About the role#
Olive-Harvey College is hiring a Student Translator to support the Adult Education department. This role involves converting information between languages for students, faculty, and staff to help exchange ideas and concepts. You will work on-site in a paid position.
What you'll do#
- Provide written or verbal translations.
- Act as a simultaneous or consecutive interpreter.
- Relay the exact message without adding subjective summaries.
- Keep all interpreted information confidential.
- Translate accurately into English.
- Attend required training sessions.
- Follow the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Service Excellence Standards.
What you'll need#
- You must be at least 16 years old, eligible to work in the United States, and have work permit consent.
- You need a high school diploma or must be actively pursuing a GED at the City Colleges of Chicago.
- You must be currently enrolled at one of the City Colleges of Chicago in at least 6 semester hours of pre-credit or credit classes.
- You are pursuing an approved degree, certificate, or educational credential.
- You maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA and are in good academic standing.
- You are not currently a full or part-time employee of the City Colleges of Chicago.
- You must be fluent in the language you are translating.
- You have strong oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- You are self-motivated with a positive attitude.
- You can work with diverse groups of people from various economic backgrounds and age groups.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Pay: $17.05 per hour.
- Term: Rolling.
About City Colleges of Chicago
City Colleges of Chicago is a community college system based in Illinois. Founded in 1911, it operates seven colleges and five satellite sites throughout the city. The organization employs over 2,000 staff members and serves more than 80,000 students each year. Its operations include various academic institutions, child development centers, and a radio station.
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