Disability Access Advisor

2 weeks ago


Burnaby, Canada Simon Fraser University Full time

Union/Affiliation:
**Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)**
- Pay range:
**$81,153 to $96,913 annually**
- SFU Department Descr:
**Student Services - Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL)**
- Position Grade:
**11**
- # of openings:
**1**
- Biweekly Hours:
**72**

The Disability Access Advisor provides leadership in the facilitation of post-secondary access for students with disabilities and makes essential determinations in individual cases regarding appropriate variances to policies and practices in order to support the institution's legal obligation to provide equitable access to all services, programs and facilities for persons with disabilities. This position is coordinating all aspects of the provision of services for students with disabilities, including determining entitlement to protection, determining appropriate accommodations, assessing students' requests for academic accommodations; assisting students in obtaining all services, equipment and resources necessary for completing their studies; and providing direction and assisting faculty and various departments in the provision and implementation of accommodations. The Advisor plays a key role in the education of university faculty and staff on issues relating to disabilities, and in the development and provision of policies and programs pertaining to academic, student, and community services and support for students with disabilities.

Qualifications:
Master's degree in Counseling, Clinical or Educational Psychology, or a related discipline, and three years of related experience in areas such as working with individuals with disabilities and/or mental health issues, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Excellent knowledge of disability assessment, measurement and psychometrics including an understanding of their strengths and weaknesses, and the ability to evaluate them critically.
- Excellent knowledge of disability related conditions and the impact of related impairments on the ability to equitably engage in post-secondary pursuits.
- Good knowledge of disabilities, legislation, student's abilities, departmental, degree and course requirements.
- Good knowledge of specialized adaptive equipment and software. (e.g., JAWS).
- Good knowledge of Federal and Provincial policies, legislation and trends concerning students with disabilities.
- Good knowledge of issues of equity, diversity and intersectionality and demonstrated ability to exercise sensitivity when dealing with related issues and populations.
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to initiate innovative and creative projects.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications (oral and written) skills.
- Excellent case management skills.
- Ability to demonstrate a high level of tact, diplomacy, and discretion.
- Ability to meet Criminal Records Check.

**The position will require a Criminal Records Check as the position may require the individual to work with minors or vulnerable adults.**

**Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.



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