Competition Number F18801P
Position Title Centre for Accessibility Service Advisor
Employee Group Faculty
Position Status Regular Limited Term
Position Type Special Appointee
Special Appointee Others
Others please specify
Accessibility Services
Accessibility Services Advisor
Workload Amount 8 Sections (full time)
Department Accessibility Services
Additional Notes
This position is to fill a 12 month parental leave vacancy starting July 2025.
Applicant screening will occur as required documents are received and interview scheduling following soon thereafter without waiting on the position close date.
Special Terms
This position is based on 8 sections of assigned work. This is considered a full time position (35 hours per week) . A section requires a total of 152 scheduled hours assigned. The position includes 37 hours of vacation per section (8 weeks full time) and 37 hours of Professional Development time per section (8 weeks full time). Vacation and Professional time will be scheduled in consultation with the Accessibility Services Coordinator and in such a way that all duties can be performed without replacement or substitution.
Location North Vancouver
Working With Us
At Capilano University, learners are our focus. Guided by the goals outlined in Envisioning and Illuminating 2030, employees play an essential role in creating an exceptional learning experience for and with leaners and are central to a thriving campus community. Together, we are inspired by imagination and Capilano University is one of the leading teaching-focused universities in British Columbia and one of BC’s Top Employers. Grounded by our sense of purpose, we offer a meaningful, friendly, and dynamic work environment.
Explore Why CapU.
Explore Accessibility Services
Capilano University aims to create the most inclusive and accessible experience for our community with students at the centre. We are committed to providing an unparalleled experience, and our employees play a crucial role in that journey.
We understand that life extends beyond work, which is why we offer comprehensive benefits and support to help you and your family live a balanced life.
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package including extended health, dental, group life, accidental death and disablement and short- and long-term disability, and a flexible spending account complements this posting.
Pension
Participation in the College Pension Plan is mandatory.
Salary
Placement on the salary scale is based on qualification and experience criteria in the Capilano University Faculty Association Collective Agreement Article 8.
About the role
The Accessibility Services Advisor performs eligibility intake of students requesting academic accommodation and associated services, and case management following approval. This requires reviewing documentation, engaging students in the interactive process to determine and facilitate reasonable academic accommodations, providing leadership, support and advice, as well as liaising with members of the University community- most often instructors -and external service providers in the provision of academic accommodations.
A successful Accessibility Services Advisor hire is also expected to contribute to departmental responsibilities, including coordination, faculty evaluation, committee involvement, workshop delivery, and curriculum development, among other responsibilities.
Experience, competencies & qualifications
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Special Education, Psychology, Counselling, Social Work or a directly related field.
Experience
- Five (5) years direct experience in providing accessibility intake, case management and educational support services to adults with disabilities in a post-secondary educational setting.
- A thorough knowledge of a broad range of disabilities, related equity and diversity issues and available services and programs to support students with disabilities.
- Ability to evaluate a variety of documentation (medical, psychoeducational, neuropsychological) to determine students’ eligibility for and applicable academic accommodations.
- Relevant course work and experience in interpreting and applying psychoeducational assessments.
- Knowledge and experience interpreting and applying Government, Agency, University policies, procedures and guidelines governing the provision of support services to students with disabilities in a post‐secondary educational setting.
- Well versed in best practices in the field of accessibility and be considered a subject matter expert as it relates to the provision of accessibility services and the interactive academic accommodation process.
- Knowledge of models of disability, inclusive education design, and their application to higher education.
- Ability to effectively offer Accessibility Service information by way of print and presentation methods.
- Experience identifying assistive technology of value for students with disabilities.
- Experience keeping electronic records of student interactions, primarily appointments detailing a student’s approval for reasonable academic accommodations and associated services.
- Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a busy team.
- Ability to respond and deal effectively with change and crisis situations.
- Ability to use tact and discretion to deal with or settle complex requests.
Internal or External Position External
Appointment Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/01/2025
Salary Scale $9,420 per instructional section to a maximum of $14,391 per instructional section based on previous experience. Scale placement will be completed according to the Collective Agreement.
Post Date 05/15/2025
Close Date 06/09/2025
Open Until Filled No
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