Accessibility Specialist

3 weeks ago

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Island University Full time
Job Title: Access Specialist

Vancouver Island University is seeking an experienced Access Specialist to join our Student Services team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in determining academic accommodations for students with a wide range of disabilities, excellent administrative skills, and a passion for contributing to our positive and collaborative work environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Integrate information from various sources to determine reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities.
  • Assist students with disabilities in applying for grants for equipment and services.
  • Respond to a high volume of emails, phone calls, and appointments.
  • Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and policy development related to accessibility.
  • Consult with instructional faculty members and departments regarding implementing accommodations and Universal Design for Learning.
  • Collaborate with other areas such as Counselling, Financial Aid, and the Diversity, Equity and Human Rights Office.
  • 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.
Requirements:
  • Master's degree from an accredited institution in psychology, educational psychology, special education, social work, vocational rehabilitation, occupational therapy, or other related disciplines.
  • 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.
  • Strong technical skills including use of Windows, Outlook, document management, word processing, and databases.
  • High-level of organization and attention to detail with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to handle difficult/sensitive situations in a calm and effective manner.
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.

Vancouver Island University offers 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 development.

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