LALIS Translation Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

This student will asist with translation from English to Spanish for UR Workday under the supervision of LALIS.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Four hours per week (in person at LALIS office INTC 338) Times can be flexible as they depend on the student’s class schedule.
• Translating documents. Revising and editing translations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Very good to excellent Spanish communication skills (writing letters and e-mails, making phone calls, verbal communication).
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Responsibility and sense of autonomy.
• Willingness to work in a bilingual context.
• LAIS386 (Community Translation and Interpretation) and/or previous experience in translation is required.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Cover letter in Spanish (1 page) to Dr. Karina E. Vázquez
• Résumé or short C.V. (in English or Spanish)
• Spanish writing sample
• Three references (names and e-mail or phone number; no letters)

Note to Applicant

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.