Centre for Accessibility Service Advisor

Competition Number F18730P

Position Title Centre for Accessibility Service Advisor

Employee Group Faculty

Position Status Regular Full-Time

Position Type Special Appointee

Special Appointee Others

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Centre for Accessibility Services

Accessibility Services Advisor

Workload Amount 8 Sections (full time permanent)

Department Accessibility Services

Additional Notes 

Applicant screening will occur as required documents are received and interview scheduling following soon thereafter without waiting on the position close date.

Special Terms

This position is based on 8 sections of assigned work. This is considered a full time position. A section requires a total of 152 scheduled hours assigned. The position includes 37 hours of vacation per section (8 weeks full time) and 37 hours of Professional Development time per section (8 weeks full time). Vacation and Professional Development time will be scheduled in consultation with the Accessibility Services Coordinator and in such a way that all duties can be performed without replacement or substitution.

Location North Vancouver

Working With UsAt Capilano University, learners are our focus. Guided by the goals outlined in Envisioning and Illuminating 2030, employees play an essential role in creating an exceptional learning experience for and with learners and are central to a thriving campus community. Together, we are inspired by imagination and Capilano University is one of the leading teaching-focused universities in British Columbia and one of BC’s Top Employers. Grounded by our sense of purpose, we offer a meaningful, friendly, and dynamic work environment.

Explore Why CapU.

Explore Accessibility Services

Capilano University aims to create the most inclusive and accessible experience for our community with students at the centre. We are committed to providing an unparalleled experience, and our employees play a crucial role in that journey.

We understand that life extends beyond work, which is why we offer comprehensive benefits and support to help you and your family live a balanced life.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package including extended health, dental, group life, accidental death and disablement, short- and long-term disability, and a flexible spending account complements this posting.

Pension

Participation in the College Pension Plan is mandatory.

Salary

Placement on the salary scale is based on qualification and experience criteria in the Capilano University Faculty Association Collective Agreement Article 8.

What you’ll doThe Accessibility Services Advisor performs eligibility intake for students requesting academic accommodation and associated services, and case management following approval. This requires reviewing documentation, engaging students in the interactive process to determine and facilitate reasonable academic accommodations, providing leadership, support and advice, as well as liaising with members of the University community—most often instructors—and external service providers, in the provision of academic accommodations.

A successful Accessibility Services Advisor hire is also expected to contribute to departmental responsibilities, including coordination, faculty evaluation, committee involvement, workshop delivery, and curriculum development, among other responsibilities.

What you’ll bring 

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Special Education, Psychology, Counselling, Social Work or a directly related field.

Experience

• Five (5) years direct experience in providing accessibility intake, case management and educational support services to adults with disabilities in a post-secondary educational setting.
• A thorough knowledge of a broad range of disabilities, related equity and diversity issues and available services and programs to support students with disabilities.
• Ability to evaluate a variety of documentation (medical, psychoeducational, neuropsychological) to determine students’ eligibility for and applicable academic accommodations.
• Relevant course work and experience in interpreting and applying psychoeducational assessments.
• Knowledge and experience interpreting and applying Government, Agency, University policies, procedures and guidelines governing the provision of support services to students with disabilities in a post‐secondary educational setting.
• Well versed in best practices in the field of accessibility and be considered a subject matter expert as it relates to the provision of accessibility services and the interactive academic accommodation process.
• Knowledge of models of disability, inclusive education design, and their application to higher education.
• Ability to effectively offer Accessibility Service information by way of print and presentation methods.
• Experience identifying assistive technology of value for students with disabilities.
• Experience keeping electronic records of student interactions, primarily appointments detailing a student’s approval for reasonable academic accommodations and associated services.
• Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a busy team.
• Ability to respond and deal effectively with change and crisis situations.
• Ability to use tact and discretion to deal with or settle complex requests.

Internal or External Position External

Appointment Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 10/14/2024

Salary Scale $9,420 per instructional section to a maximum of $14,391 per instructional section based on previous experience. Scale placement will be completed according to the Collective Agreement.

Post Date 08/14/2024

Close Date 09/09/2024

Open Until Filled Yes

Quick Link for Posting https://jobs-capilanou.peopleadmin.com/postings/7337

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