Location
Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Department
Office of Institutional Translation and Interpreting
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 and vice-versa, 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
- Translates routine and complex publications and documents from English into Spanishand vice-versa, including online materials to meet deadlines and quality standards for the university.
- Reviews and revises the translations of individual print and online texts produced by external translators and other members of the team to ensure quality and consistency.
- Edits and proofreads individual print and online publications to ensure quality and consistency.
- Interprets simultaneously or consecutively between languages in written and oral form at internal and external events as required.
- Helps in designing and supervising organizational flow for complex projects.
- Plans and schedules all translation services, including supervision of assigned staff.
- Contributes to the establishment and growth of a bilingual terminological pool for the institution at several levels.
- Oversees and conducts the maintenance of specialized translation software.
- Plans and handles the decision-making process of complex translation projects.
- Communicates regularly with internal and external groups.
- Coordinates translation and interpreting services for the institution and external clients.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received
Specific supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given
May supervise assigned staff.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in Translation and Interpreting or other closely related degree from an accredited university.
Preferred Education
Master’s degree in Translation and Interpreting, Spanish or other closely related degree from an accredited university.
Licenses/Certifications
None.
Required Experience
One (1) year of experience as a professional translator/interpreter. Must be able to speak, read and write in English and Spanish fluently.
Preferred Experience
Experience in the translation of official, promotional and advertising materials, and documents pertaining to all disciplines within a university setting Ability to understand linguistic variations in English and Spanish and to produce and revise texts 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. Work is performed primarily in a general 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. Physical Capabilities: Being able to push, pull and carry interpreting equipment. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
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
N/A
Employment Category
Full-Time
Minimum Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date
05/06/2026
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