Student Access Advisor

Position Information

**Position Title**
- Student Access Advisor - Temporary

**Department/Unit**
- Student Accessibility Services

**Location**
- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

**Posting Number**
- S106-25

**Employee Group**
- None

**Position Type**
- Temporary

**Duration of Contract (if applicable)**
- Eight (8) months

**Employment Type**
- Full Time

**Full-time Equivalency (FTE)**
- 1.0 FTE

**Salary**
- Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience ($37.42 - $40.39 per hour, 35 hours per week)

**Classification**

**Provisional Statement**

**About Dalhousie University**
- Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

**Job Summary**
- Student Affairs is a collection of integrated units that collaborates with faculty, staff and students to enhance the student experience. We promote an inclusive, holistic and student-centric approach to learning and academic success and act as a professional resource in the delivery of evidence-based student enrolment, wellness, development and academic support programs and services. Reporting to the Manager, Student Accessibility Centre, the Student Access Advisor facilitates full and inclusive access to the campus community through student accommodation planning and implementation, educational initiatives, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders. Utilizing an equity-mindedness approach, the Student Access Advisor assists students in reducing or removing barriers (physical, attitudinal, technological, or systemic) to their on-campus living and/or learning environments.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Provide 1-1 advising support to facilitate student access to academic courses and programs, facilities, services, and activities.
- Identify classroom, exam and other accommodations (e.g. co-op) to reduce barriers to student learning.
- Develop and ensure student accessibility plans reflect the university’s duty to accommodate.
- Gather information and consult with faculty (including Associate/Assistant Deans, Program Coordinators, School Directors) and others to implement student accessibility plans.
- Manage and problem-solve complex student case files.
- Identify when and with whom to implement appropriate crisis management and intervention responses, demonstrating awareness of on and off-campus resources and processes.

**Note**
- Hours of work may fluctuate based on student demand. Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, and some weekend assignments may be required.

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

**Required Qualifications**
- Master’s degree in a relevant field with approximately five years’ related experience working with students (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
- Previous experience in either human rights advocacy, student advising, and/or disability support.
- Demonstrated understanding of issues related to access, equity and inclusion.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise tact and sound judgment with various stakeholders such as students, staff, faculty, and parents.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt and respond positively to changing conditions, priorities, and technologies.

**Assets**
- Experience working with students in a post-secondary setting.

**Job Competencies**
- Respect & Inclusion
- Adaptability
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Communication
- Service

**Additional Information**

**Application Consideration**

**Diversity Statement**

Posting Detail Information

**Number of Vacancies**
- One (1)

**Open Date**
- 06/10/2025

**Close Date**
- 06/17/2025

**Open Until Filled**
- No

**Special Instructions to Applicant**

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