Student Accessibility Specialist — Equity & Learning Support

Nova Scotia Community College; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Community College seeks a Student Accessibility Specialist to lead accommodation planning for students with disabilities. You will collect documentation, evaluate requests, and apply professional judgment to support accessible programming in a post-secondary setting.

The role emphasizes equity, universal design, and collaboration with faculty and external professionals. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience, with strong MS Office, LMS, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in adult education, neuroeducation, special education, psychology, social work, or related field.
• Certificate in Applied Disability Studies is an asset.
• Minimum of three years of relevant occupational experience in post-secondary accommodation planning.
• Experience with MS Office, Teams, email, and case file management; familiarity with assistive tech and LMS.

Responsibilities

• Lead accommodation planning and approval for students with disabilities.
• Collect documentation and evaluate requests relative to programming and documentation.
• Coordinate supports, funding applications, and liaise with external professionals as needed.
• Contribute to campus initiatives and signature events.

Skills

Equity & inclusion

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Applied Disability Studies asset

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Learning Management Systems

Assistive technologies

Job description

Nova Scotia Community College seeks a Student Accessibility Specialist to lead accommodation planning for students with disabilities. You will collect documentation, evaluate requests, and apply professional judgment to support accessible programming in a post-secondary setting.

The role emphasizes equity, universal design, and collaboration with faculty and external professionals. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience, with strong MS Office, LMS, and