Intermediate Learning Specialist, Academic Accommodation

Intermediate Learning Specialist, Academic Accommodation Join to apply for the Intermediate Learning Specialist, Academic Accommodation role at University of Ottawa. Job Type:EmployeeDuration in Months: 12Job Family: Student and Campus Support# of Open Positions: 2Faculty/Service - Department: Academic AccommodationsCampus: Main CampusUnion Affiliation: SSUODate Posted: 2025/10/30Applications must be received before: 2025/11/10Hours per week: 35Salary Grade: SSUO Grade 10Salary Range: $80,942.00 - $102,245.00 About Student Affairs: Student Affairs is at the very heart of the student experience at the University of Ottawa. We recruit the very best future students, support them throughout their university years and leave them well‑prepared for fulfilling careers and future studies. Our team of more than 600 dedicated staff provides the services that keep students happy, well and thriving as they pursue their ambitions. We help them apply and enrol for courses, we oversee 11 residences and an award‑winning Dining Hall, we organise fun events and varsity sports activities, we run an innovative career development and experiential learning programme and much more There’s nothing more rewarding than helping future generations reach their full potential at a world‑class university. With our wide variety of career opportunities and professional development pathways, we’re sure that you’ll enjoy the experience as much as our students do. This posting is to fill one position. Position purpose Reporting to the Manager, Academic Accommodations, the incumbent evaluates and implements appropriate academic accommodation measures in accordance with the University of Ottawa policies, administrative regulations, and procedures, in compliance with human rights legislation and academic integrity regulations. In this role, your responsibilities will include: Adhere to administrative policies, procedures, and practices related to student customer service, ensuring excellent service delivery. Perform functional assessments of students based on medical documentation to establish and implement appropriate academic accommodations. Develop and propose individualized accommodation plans summarizing the student’s learning profile and outlining concrete courses of intervention that incorporate strategies adapted to the medical condition and course requirements. Encourage and support students in communicating their accommodation needs to professors and faculty, fostering assertiveness and success. Recommend strategies and interventions that promote effective learning, including cognitive, procedural, memorisation, time‑management, problem‑solving, affective, metacognitive, technology‑based, and communication approaches. Inform students about financial resources available for their disability‑related circumstances, as per qualification criteria outlined by applicable sources. Maintain accurate record‑keeping through progress notes in the database, ensuring confidentiality per applicable laws and university procedures. Collaborate with professors to ensure implementation of appropriate academic accommodations while respecting academic integrity and human‑rights legislation. Develop content and provide training on learning strategies to students. What you will bring: Master’s degree in education or a related field (e.g., cognitive psychology, pedagogical psychology, multidisciplinary disability studies) or equivalent. Excellent specialised experience working with postsecondary students living with a disability who have specific academic requirements. Training and at least two years’ experience in student learning and cognitive and metacognitive intervention. Bilingualism – French and English (spoken and written). Extensive experience in the functional evaluation of students and their learning environments. Knowledge of adaptive technologies used in academic settings. Knowledge of university teaching principles. Proven ability to build relationships of trust. Knowledge of legislative provisions and educational and public policies, and their current trends with respect to persons with disabilities. Ability to work with multidisciplinary groups. Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem‑solving skills. Strong organisational skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet firm deadlines. Experience using various software programmes such as the Student Information System (SIS), Microsoft Windows, word processors, spreadsheet programmes, publishing software and database systems. Open‑mindedness and flexibility. Ability to work flexible hours. Key Competencies at uOttawa Planning: Organise in time a series of actions or events to realise an objective or a project. Initiative: Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Client Service Orientation: Anticipate and identify the needs of internal and external clients and find solutions to meet them. Teamwork and Cooperation: Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach common goals. The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialised persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier‑free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact hrtalentmanagement@uottawa.ca to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Note: if this is a union position, the hiring process will be governed by the current collective agreement related to the union affiliation. Click here to find out more. Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid‑19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid‑19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts. #J-18808-Ljbffr