Accessibility Advisor, Neurological Team Date Posted: 11/26/2024
Req ID: 40835
Faculty/Division: VP & Provost
Department: Accessibility Services
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00049414
Description:
About us:
Student Life connects life to learning. We believe every student should have the opportunity to participate in university life actively and find connection and community while discovering new ways of thinking and being in the world. We provide resources, support and engagement opportunities that are inclusive and accessible, ensuring every student can build experiences that set them up for a lifetime of success.
In support of U of T's vision, Student Life Programs and Services is committed to creating diverse, accessible, inclusive and welcoming spaces of opportunity that foster deepened engagement, learning, personal growth, and identity development for all students.
Your opportunity:
Under the general direction of the Accessibility Team Lead, the Accessibility Advisor maintains a caseload of students with disabilities, performing assessments of students' needs, reviewing confidential medical documentation, developing and implementing accommodations, and assisting students in self-monitoring their effectiveness. The incumbent facilitates the student's knowledge about their disability and addresses the strengths and challenges it brings to their academic pursuits.
Your responsibilities will include:
Researching and recommending alternative approaches and possible accommodation solutions as part of the duty to accommodate
Advising course instructors and staff on student accommodations issues
Assessing and making recommendations on student funding applications and the appropriate disbursement of funds
Writing confidential student accommodation summaries
Providing case management support to students requiring the coordination of multiple services
Determining the reasonability of an accommodation in relation to a student's disability
Essential Qualifications:
Master's Degree in a discipline relevant to disability issues such as psychology, education, learning disabilities or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of four years related experience, including an understanding of disability and student success issues in the post-secondary environment.
Experience with students with learning disabilities, ADHD, brain injury in a post-secondary setting.
Ability to read and interpret various assessments and reports.
Demonstrated expertise in developing, implementing and monitoring accommodations for academic programs for adults with disabilities.
Commitment to the principles of equity and inclusion.
Understanding of the strengths and challenges of adults with disabilities.
Experience in working with adults with mental health disabilities.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
Ability to negotiate complex situations and work in evolving situations.
Demonstrated ability to synthesize knowledge and display sound judgement.
Superior organizational skills and ability to multi-task under pressure.
Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.
Flexibility, sensitivity, creativity and commitment to work in this area.
Ability to advise students in an academic context.
To be successful in this role you will be:
Multi-tasker
Organized
Resourceful
Team player
Closing Date: 12/04/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 13 -- $84,813 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $108,463.
Lived Experience Statement: Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply.
Diversity Statement The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community.
Accessibility Statement The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members.
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