Accessibility and Academic Skills Advisor, Student Accessibility Services, Competition # OR-22-09, Orillia, ON

Accessibility and Academic Skills Advisor

Student Accessibility Services

Orillia Campus

Full Time

Schedule II

Competition # OR-22-09

Lakehead University is looking for enthusiastic and passionate candidates for the role of Accessibility

and Academic Skills Advisor. Under the supervision of the Manager, Student Accessibility Services,

the Accessibility Advisor assists full and part time students with disabilities/medical conditions with accessing academic accommodations at Lakehead University. The successful candidate will work with an academically diverse student population performing an assessment of students’ needs’ to determine appropriate accommodations. The Accessibility and Academic Skills Advisor will review and assess confidential medical/psychological documentation as well as follow up with Health Care professionals for clarification or further information when required. They will make referrals to appropriate professionals for assessments and intervention services, as well as meet with students to review and submit the Bursary for Students with Disabilities (BSWD). In addition, they will possess strong knowledge and experience of assistive technology and will arrange assistive technology training for students with disabilities/medical conditions. The Accessibility and Academic Skills Advisor will act as a consultant on disability issues for faculty, staff and students and is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships of mutual support.

DUTIES

• Receive and verify a student's recent and relevant psychological and/or medical documentation;(i.e. medical, psychological, psycho-educational, and regulated health care professional documentation)
• Determines academic accommodations based on functional limitations
• Present information about Student Accessibility Services at various post secondary events
• Ensures all student information and all documentation is treated confidentially, subject to disclosure as necessary to affect the accommodation or as required by law
• Consult with students to discuss academic accommodations for each course; make revisions as needed.
• Make referrals to appropriate professionals for assessment and intervention services as needed
• Schedule invigilators/spaces for accommodated tests/exams
• Prepare Confidential Accommodation Form/Intake form and distributes to relevant faculty
• Consults with professors as needed and with healthcare providers as necessary regarding functional limitations
• Meets with students as required; including regular academic support sessions

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Psychology or a related field
• Strong knowledge and extensive experience working with students with disabilities
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills, both verbally and written
• Experience with Clockwork Scheduling program
• Familiarity with assistive technology (ie. Dragon Naturally Speaking, Kurzweil)
• Familiarity with Lakehead University's Policies and Procedures is considered an asset
• Strong knowledge of Ontario Human Rights Code/AODA

Lakehead University offers a competitive remuneration package including salary, comprehensive benefits, package, life insurance, pension plan, and tuition waiver.

Interested applicants may apply by clicking on this link to a Google Form and attaching your cover letter and resume in word or PDF format by July 20, 2022.

If you have any technical difficulties in accessing the link, please reach out to careers@lakeheadu.ca

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.