Disability Access Advisor

Description

About The Role

The Disability Access Advisor (DAA) works directly with students to determine their eligibility for disability-related accommodations, establish necessary accommodations and provide additional referrals to ensure students are appropriately supported. This role also regularly liaises with instructors and other service units to ensure implementation of accommodations. The DAA's work is guided by SFU's General Policy 26 and British Columbia Human Rights law, and plays a critical role in ensuring students with disabilities receive fair and equitable access throughout their learning experience.

The ideal candidate for this position has excellent knowledge of disability assessment, legislation, and an understanding of how to assess relevant documentation in a post-secondary context. They have demonstrated excellence in communicating decisions through a developmental, trauma-informed, and student-centered advising approach, and in working collaboratively with campus stakeholders to establish and implement accommodations. Additionally, the ideal candidate possesses outstanding oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively navigate conflict. CAL operate as a close team, and we look forward to welcoming a strong team player who builds effective relationships with colleagues, initiates improvements to processes, and enjoys our fun, fast-paced, and supportive culture.

Qualificatios
Master's degree in Counseling, Clinical or Educational Psychology, Post-Secondary Accessibility or a related discipline, and three years of related experience in areas such as working with vulnerable student populations in a post-secondary environment, student-facing developmental advising or case management within Student Affairs or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Outstanding knowledge of principles of intersectionality, equity, diversity and inclusion in relation to accommodation models in the post-secondary environment.
• Outstanding knowledge of best practices in trauma-informed student support.
• Excellent knowledge of disability related conditions and the impact of related impairments on the ability to equitably engage in post-secondary pursuits.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to initiate innovative and creative projects.
• Excellent problem-solving and high-level decision-making skills.
   

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!
• Prorated for part-time employees
   

Additional Information
Preference for a minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required, particularly during exam periods. Occasional work at the Surrey Campus may also be required.
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.

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