Access Specialist

3 months ago

Nanaimo, Canada Vancouver Island University Full time

**Access Specialist**:

- Employment Group
- VIUFA
- Position Number
- 00211
- Division
- Student Affairs
- Department
- Accessibility Services
- Campus
- Nanaimo campus
- Location
- Nanaimo, British Columbia
- Country
- Canada
- Appointment Type
- temporary full-time
- Workload
- 35 hours per week
- Pay Level
- VIUFA F2: $71,141 - $114,001 per annum (prorated if part-time).
- Starting Salary
- Faculty are placed on the salary scale based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement
- Appointment Start Date
- 05-Nov-2024
- Appointment End Date
- 27-Jun-2025
- Leave Replacement
- Appointment may end early or be extended, depending return of incumbent.
- Applicant Documents
- CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Qualifications, Referees/References
- Posted Date
- 03-Oct-2024
- Closing Date
- 23-Oct-2024
- Job Reference
- 2553

**Duties**:
Reporting to the Director, Student Services, the Access Specialist's primary focus is to work directly with students with disabilities to determine reasonable accommodation to reduce or remove students' disability-related barriers in the academic setting.

The Access Specialist will:

- integrate information from a variety of sources (medical documentation, high school IEPs, student self-report, personal knowledge of a wide range of disabilities, consultation with faculty) to determine reasonable accommodations for students with a wide range of disabilities (invisible and visible),
- participate in departmental meetings, VIU committees, task forces, working groups and policy development as related to accessibility,
- consult with instructional faculty members and departments regarding implementing accommodations, Universal Design for Learning, and technology,
- collaborate with other areas such as Counselling, Financial Aid, the Diversity, Equity and Human Rights Office, Advising, the Student Health Clinic, Conduct and Care, Residence, the Centre for Innovation and Excellence in Learning, and the Office of Indigenous Education and Engagement, among others,
- develop effective working relationships with internal departments and external stakeholders to promote increased institutional accessibility,
- develop community connections with local agencies to make appropriate referrals,
- participate in ongoing professional development in the field of post-secondary disability accommodation and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and
- develop and facilitate educational presentations to faculty/staff related to disability and accommodation.

An Access Specialist requires background knowledge in the areas of:

- duty to accommodate,
- human rights,
- Universal Design for Learning,
- common academic and practical barriers experienced by students with a wide range of disabilities,
- physical accessibility,
- required learning outcomes and pedagogy as they relate to accommodation,

**Required Qualifications**:
Master's degree from an accredited institution in psychology, educational psychology, special education, social work, vocational rehabilitation, occupational therapy, or other related diciplines. Minimum three years' recent and relevant experience in disability accommodation.
- Experience working in a team-based, student-centered environment,
- Demonstrated interpersonal and written communication skills,
- Experience working in a fast-paced, changing environment, requiring multi-tasking,
- Experience working in an environment requiring a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism,
- Knowledge of basic counselling skills,
- Experience working with equity, diversity and inclusion intersectionality identities such as Indigenous, BIPOC, 2SLGBTQ+, religious/faith, international, and non-traditional student populations,
- Strong technical skills including use of Windows, Outlook, document management, work processing and databases.
- High-level of organization and attention to detail with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines,
- Ability to hand difficult/sensitive situations in a calm and effective manner,
- Strong technical skills,
- Nuanced understanding of informed consent and confidentiality,
- Quickly establishing rapport and trust with students while maintaining professional boundaries.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Recent, relevant experience and knowledge of academic accommodation of disabilities in a post-secondary setting,
- Familiarity with BC Colleges and University systems, programs, services, policies, and procedures,
- Demonstrated track record of achievement in working with internal and external stakeholders to create institutional change which benefits students.
- VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and developm

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