Student Accessibility and Success Advisor

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position has a term length of 2 years from the date of hire and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at Augustana Campus, Camrose.

The position is responsible for the delivery of accessibility related services, accommodations, and information for University students with disabilities, staff and members of the community, while providing a strong voice to the issues of accessibility (both physical and program accessibility). This position is responsible for coordinating and facilitating support services in accordance with the University's mandate of accessibility under Human Rights Legislation and related University policies. The primary responsibility of this position is the identification of accessibility-related needs and the arranging of appropriate accommodations that address the needs of students with a wide range of disabilities: physical disabilities, chronic medical conditions, neurological, and mental health disabilities, medical conditions, and students with multiple disabilities. The overall goal/outcome of this position is to assist students in overcoming any accessibility-related barriers to success in their education, and to ensure that the provision of reasonable accommodations at the institution accomplishes that goal.

Located in Camrose on Treaty 6 territory, Augustana Campus offers a unique learning experience rooted in the liberal arts and embedded in rural Alberta. Home to approximately 900 students, the campus offers undergraduate and graduate programs through the Augustana Faculty and the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine. Augustana provides close-knit, supportive learning environments with extensive opportunities for student engagement in athletics, clubs, and campus life—delivering a small-campus experience with a world-class degree.

• Assesses individual student accessibility-related needs for the purpose of ensuring accessibility and the provision of reasonable accommodations. The process includes an initial intake interview with all students requesting services from ASC, advising the student on appropriate accommodations, course loads, types of courses, and any other issue that relates to the student's specific accessibility related needs, and then ensuring implementation of agreed-upon, recommended accommodations.
• Ensures that the accommodations (support services) that address the needs of the students are provided in a consistent, timely and high quality manner throughout the University.
• Supports each student's ongoing progress throughout the academic year, by assisting them to consider options and make decisions concerning changes, requirements for additional or enhanced services, and/or need for adjusted requirements (e.g., academic programming and course load, technology training, etc.)/This may involve initiating, coordinating and/or participating in discussions with others on campus, such as faculty members, or in the broader community, that become involved in the provision of accommodations.
• Guides students in making applications to appropriate funding sources to have costs associated with the provision of accessibility-related services and technology paid for.

• In cooperation with the students, develops accommodation plans that outline appropriate services and associated costs. Supports students in completing government forms, and, as required, in liaising with provincial, national and international governments representatives responsible for financial support students with disabilities.

• University degree and expertise in accessibility-related career and adult education issues.

• Understanding of the impact and interplay of a wide range of conditions and disabilities relative to reasonable accommodations, human rights legislation, employment equity, program and physical accessibility, adaptive technologies, and other accessibility-related issues. Particular knowledge of impact of disabilities on individuals in their roles as students.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to define goals and gain cooperation in meeting them through collaboration, negotiation, de-escalation, and conflict resolution skills. Group presentation and facilitation skills.
• Extensive experience in working with people with disabilities.
• Understanding of physical and program barriers that can face students with disabilities and what policies, law, and human rights legislation support remedies to such barriers.
• Knowledge of government programs and funding choices for people with disabilities.

Application Instructions

Please submit your resume and cover letter.

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.

The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

L'Université de l'Alberta s'engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.