Part-Time Translator/Interpreter, IU Dining & Hospitality

Indiana University (IU) Dining and Hospitality embraces and expands Indiana University's core values of education, innovation, tradition, and inclusion that embody the true spirit of Hoosier hospitality.

IU Dining and Hospitality offers a dynamic, creative, collaborative environment in which motivated employees can expand their skills as part of a diverse team while providing exceptional guest experience. Through positions in campus dining, catering, retail operations, and the hotel, employees can develop skill sets that open career opportunities on campus and beyond.

Job Summary

IU Dining and Hospitality is seeking a part-time translator/interpreter to assist with interpreting and translating documents, interview questions, training resources, etc. This role is essential for ensuring clear communication and understanding between non-English speaking employees and the management team.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Translates and interprets interview questions and responses between candidates and interviewers to ensure accurate understanding and communication.
• Assists new hires by translating onboarding materials, explaining procedures, and ensuring they understand university policies, job responsibilities, and safety protocols.
• Translates training materials and provides real-time interpretation during training sessions to help non-English speaking employees comprehend instructions and participate actively.
• Supports interactions and communications between non-English speaking staff and management, including translating announcements, memos, and other workplace communications.
• Helps bridge cultural differences and facilitates mutual understanding between employees and management to promote a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Assists in translating written documents such as training manuals, employee handbooks, and other relevant materials as needed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree (foreign language, business, and/or communications) or significant immersion experience in non-native language.

SKILLS

Required

• Fluency in English and at least one other language commonly spoken by the workforce (e.g., Albanian, Hindi, French, Arabic, Spanish, Somali, Cantonese, Ukrainian etc.).
• Must be able to read, speak clearly, and write effectively in all of the languages in which they are working.
• Must be able to focus while others are speaking or moving around them.
• Must be able to put clients and others at ease. Interpreters may work on teams and must get along with colleagues to ensure success.
• Strong commitment to guest service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to convey information clearly and accurately.
• Highly thorough and dependable.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. This role also will occasionally work indoors around both hot and cold temperatures and loud noises. This role occasionally involves proximity to meat and plant-based food products as well as a variety of ingredients that may include some or all of the top 9 allergens. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

The position will not be involved in translating or interpreting for legal matters but will focus on facilitating effective communication during hiring processes, staff training sessions, and daily operations.

Translation and interpretation services needed for the following languages.

• Albanian
• Arabic
• Cantonese
• Hindi
• French
• Farsi
• Somali
• Spanish
• Swahili
• Ukrainian
• Tibetan

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$30.00 per hour

Work Hours

Up to 29 hours per week.

Hours of work will vary depending on the need of the department to complete assigned translations.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee
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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .

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