Accessibility & Student Success Advisor

Northern College of Applied Arts and Technology; Timmins; On-site; CAD 118,055,000 - 136,308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition assistance

Vacation & holidays

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Northern College of Applied Arts and Technology is seeking an Accessibility Student Advisor at the Timmins Campus. This front-line role provides advisement and direct services for Accessibility Services and Advising as part of a college-wide team.

The position requires a two-year diploma in related fields, relevant certificates, and 3+ years’ experience with students with disabilities. Strong knowledge of assistive tech and education strategies is essential for student success.

Qualifications

• Two year Diploma in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Occupational Therapy, Disability Studies or a related field.
• Applied Learning Disability Studies Certificate or related Ontario College Graduate Certificate.
• Three years of experience working with students with various types of disabilities, preferably in a post-secondary environment.
• Experience in educational advising, group facilitation, and giving direction to diverse groups with inclusivity and respect.
• Knowledge of BSWD and CSG-PDSE guidelines and related processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify needs and provide ongoing advice and support to all students and prospective students.
• Provide initial intake and assessment of needs and services; arrange educational assessments as needed.
• Recommend and coordinate services such as assistive technology training, learning strategy training, counselling, bursaries, and academic accommodations.
• Research new strategies and technology to assist students with disabilities and develop new interventions.
• Collaborate with external agencies, educators, counsellors, and health professionals.

Skills

Advising

Group facilitation

Diversity and inclusion

Educational advising

Crisis intervention

Education

Two-year Diploma in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Occupational Therapy, Disability Studies

Applied Learning Disability Studies Certificate

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Kurzweil 3000

Read and Write

Dragon NaturallySpeaking

Inspiration

Job description

Northern College of Applied Arts and Technology is seeking an Accessibility Student Advisor at the Timmins Campus. This front-line role provides advisement and direct services for Accessibility Services and Advising as part of a college-wide team.

The position requires a two-year diploma in related fields, relevant certificates, and 3+ years’ experience with students with disabilities. Strong knowledge of assistive tech and education strategies is essential for student success.