Accessibility Advisor for Student Success (Hybrid)

Continuing Education at Conestoga College; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Conestoga College is seeking an Accessibility Advisor to support students with disabilities within Student Success Services. The role involves reviewing documentation, developing accommodation plans, and guiding students through college policies in a hybrid on-campus and remote arrangement.

You will work with students, faculty, and staff to implement accommodations in line with Ontario laws, and travel to multiple campus locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Four-year bachelor’s degree in Disability Studies, Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in disability services in a post-secondary setting preferred.
• Working knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code, the AODA and related legislation.
• Initiative and creative thinking with ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of facilitating workshops and presentations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic note-taking/database systems.
• Access to reliable transportation and ability to travel to multiple campus locations.

Responsibilities

• Collecting and evaluating documentation to establish eligibility for accommodations.
• Advising students on rights, responsibilities, and procedures for accessing accommodations.
• Developing and implementing Letters of Accommodation in line with policy and legislation.
• Supporting students to understand and apply recommendations from psycho-educational assessments.
• Collaborating with faculty to apply accommodation recommendations and resolve issues.
• Facilitating referrals and cross-functional teams to support student success.
• Maintaining confidential records and monitoring progress of accommodation plans.
• Developing information sessions and experiential workshops for students and families.
• Staying current in disability studies, adaptive technology, and student success practices.
• Travel to Conestoga campuses for information sessions and meetings as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Workshop facilitation

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Initiative & creativity

Technical literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Disability Studies, Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic note-taking systems

Database systems

Job description

Conestoga College is seeking an Accessibility Advisor to support students with disabilities within Student Success Services. The role involves reviewing documentation, developing accommodation plans, and guiding students through college policies in a hybrid on-campus and remote arrangement.

You will work with students, faculty, and staff to implement accommodations in line with Ontario laws, and travel to multiple campus locations as needed.