Accessibility Advisor

  • Contract
  • Canada

SAIT Polytechnic



Accessibility Advisor
Calgary, AB
Academic – Student Services /
AUPE Temporary Salary /
Hybrid
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The Student Services department’s role in student success is to create a culture and environment that unleashes the full potential of all the students at SAIT. Our primary goal is to support Student-First Culture, by focusing on student success and mobilizing all campus community members in this shared goal.
The Opportunity
Accessibility Services’ mandate is to facilitate SAIT’s legal duty to accommodate students with disabilities as required by Alberta human rights law and SAIT’s AC 1.3 Policy. The Accessibility Advisor plays a key role in this mandate.
The Accessibility Advisor reviews documentation of a disability to determine students’ eligibility for accommodations and services. The Advisor consults with the Student Support Coordinator when interpreting complex assessment reports.
The Accessibility Advisor recommends and facilitates accommodations and services based on the unique needs of the student and the academic requirements of the course or program of study. The Accessibility Advisor provides individual case management to students with various disabilities or health conditions. In addition, the Accessibility Advisor accesses funding for accommodations and services from external agencies. A thorough knowledge of how a variety of disabilities can impact student learning in a post-secondary education environment is essential as the Accessibility Advisor monitors and advises students in their educational pursuits. In addition to work with students, the Accessibility Advisor consults with instructors and Academic Chairs on how to provide reasonable accommodations for students in their programs. The Accessibility Advisor may provide training to the campus community on disability issues and policies and laws related to students with disabilities.
The Role

    • Verification and management of documentation – 10%
    • Manage and maintain medical, psychoeducational, neuropsychological records in a confidential manner
    • Verify documentation from healthcare specialists to ensure that appropriate accommodation is provided to students
    • Case management – 75%
    • Conduct screening interviews for students and provide referrals for appropriate assessments and resources as required
    • Provide guidance to students for management of disabilities and health conditions in educational and workplace settings
    • Ensure reasonable academic accommodations and adaptive resources are provided to students as required
    • Field of disability data and research – 10%
    • Attend industry events and network with professionals to obtain current information on provision of services to students with disabilities in post-secondary education as required
    • Promote awareness for disability issues – 5%
    • Coordinate events for Accessibility Services and promote information to educate SAIT community on services and students with disabilities

Qualifications & Experience

    • Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, or disability-related field
    • 2+ years experience in interpretation of medical documentation
    • Preferred:
    • Training in interpretation of medical, psychoeducational, neuropsychological assessment

Job classification: STUDENT SERVICES ADVISOR – A5009
Salary range: $64,617.80 – $74,514.05
# of positions: 1
Hours Per Week: 36.25
Position End Date: March 31, 2025
Posting closing date: March 19, 2024
A flexible Hybrid work model can be offered for this role in accordance with SAIT guidelines .
About SAIT
 
SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers , we offer the chance to work with a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and explorers.
 
Building on our 100+ year history, we’re looking for innovative, bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver world-class customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT.
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving SAIT’s vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about EDI at SAIT . 
At SAIT, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding diverse perspectives to SAIT – so if your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying.
SAIT is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations upon request to the Talent Advisor.  
 
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