Position description
Reporting directly to the Director, Accessibility and Student Wellness, the Accessibility Services Advisor will provide front-line services to students with disabilities through fulfilling the responsibilities listed below. It should be noted that this position may require irregular hours of work.
Responsibilities
- Provide front-line services to students with disabilities, in the following areas:
- determine eligibility for support services ensuring that documentation for services meets standards
- drop-in advice
- create and maintain records/files for individual clients
- implement academic accommodations
- assist with invigilation of tests and exams
- consult and liaise with faculty/staff
- provide learning and personal skills training where appropriate
- manage accommodation software technology and track supports
- provide assistive technology guidance
- Perform other related duties as required
- Provide training and guidance to faculty and staff
- Review and update materials used in the operations of the Meighen Centre
Qualifications/skills
- The successful candidate will have a degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Education or other related discipline. Additional formal or professional education, such as a post-graduate degree (e.g. B.Ed. BSW), a Master’s degree, or professional certificates or training (Mental Health First Aid Instruction, Human Rights Theory, Assistive Technology, Universal Design for Learning, etc.) would be considered an asset.
- Minimum of two years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities in a professional setting
- Working knowledge of various disabilities and needs as well as appropriate accommodations.
- Working knowledge of assistive technology and computer programs (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, OneDrive)
- Capability to manage student staff
- Ability to work within a team environment
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent organizational skills
If you are interested in the challenges and opportunities that this position has to offer, please forward your application to: Human Resources Department, Mount Allison University, 65 York St., Sackville, NB E4L 1E4 Fax: (506) 364-2385, e-mail: hr@mta.ca Review of applications will begin on August 12, 2024.
Mount Allison is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual and gender identities. We seek candidates with qualifications and knowledge to contribute specifically to the further diversification of our campus community.
At Mount Allison, we are committed to ensuring your interview experience is as comfortable and accessible as possible. If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the interview process, please do not hesitate to inform us. Your needs are important to us, and our dedicated team is here to support you.
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We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.