Director, Centre for Accessible Learning

Simon Fraser University; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon Fraser University seeks a Director for the Centre for Accessible Learning, responsible for leading initiatives to enhance inclusivity and access for students with disabilities. The role involves strategic planning, policy development, and collaboration with various stakeholders to support students' academic success.

Benefits

4 weeks’ vacation

Hybrid-work program

Employer paid pension plan

On-campus tuition waiver

Professional development funds

Qualifications

• Ten years of related experience in strategic planning for access.
• Experience working with neurodiverse and marginalized populations.

Responsibilities

• Leadership on inclusivity and access for students with disabilities.
• Develop and implement strategic plans and policies for inclusion.

Skills

Knowledge of intersectional practices

Knowledge of anti-oppressive practices

Excellent knowledge of disabilities

Education

Master's Degree in Counselling

Job description

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

Student Services at Simon Fraser University is a large and diverse organization comprised of multiple departments working towards the common goals of strategic enrolment management, holistic student development and well-being, academic growth and success, co-curricular learning, and many other critical services and resources supporting individual SFU students along their educational journey. Dedicated to an inclusive and accessible approach to understand its ever-changing student community.

About the Role

The Director, Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) is the senior leader on issues related to inclusivity and access for students with disabilities at SFU and provides comprehensive leadership, management and vision to support the University in meeting its goals, commitments and legal responsibilities under Human Rights legislation related to the provision of non-discriminatory access to all programs, services and facilities offered at the institution. The role establishes and maintains internal and external communication links with organizations to develop partnerships and programming aimed at increasing retention and degree attainment success of students with disabilities. Administratively, the role is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of strategic plans, policies, programs and services provided across Student Services and through the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) to promote inclusion, supporting undergraduate, graduate, and non-degree seeking students with disabilities in their pursuit of academic opportunity by mitigating barriers to access in all facets of University life.

Full Job Description

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Counselling, Clinical or Educational Psychology, or a related discipline, and ten years of related experience in areas such as the formulation and evaluation of strategic plans to facilitate access for people with disabilities, legal and institutional policy interpretation and implementation, professional team management, as well as experience working with neurodiverse, disabled, and historically marginalized populations in a post-secondary environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Excellent knowledge and extensive work experience relating to adults who have a range of disabilities.
• Excellent knowledge and training in measurement, psychometrics and psychological assessment and proven experience interpreting psychoeducational assessments and formulating academic accommodations for students with disabilities.
• Excellent knowledge of intersectional, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive practices related to post-secondary education.
• Solid knowledge of relevant case law and BC legislations, including Human Rights Code, Accessible British Columbia Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and Health Professions Act.
• Knowledge of intersectional and anti-oppressive practices as they relate to post-secondary education, including issues of gender identity, sexuality, race, age, class, family status, disability, Indigeneity, immigration status, language, religion, and national and ethnic origins.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

• 4 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)*
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
• Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds*
• And more! View our benefits brochure

*Prorated for part-time employees

Additional Information

This position will require a Criminal Records check as the position will require the individual to work with minors.

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact [e-mail].