On Location Accessibility Advisor

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of students with disabilities, performing comprehensive interviews and assessments of needs.
• Review and assess confidential medical and psychological documentation to ensure appropriate accommodations.
• Develop, recommend, and implement academic accommodations and strategies based on existing frameworks.
• Advise course instructors and staff on student accommodation issues and disability-related concerns.
• Research and recommend alternative approaches and possible accommodation solutions to fulfill the duty to accommodate.
• Assess and make recommendations regarding student funding applications and the disbursement of funds.
• Provide case management support and write confidential student accommodation summaries.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in education, social work, psychology, learning disabilities, or a related field.
• Minimum of four years of related experience, specifically within a post-secondary environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and monitoring academic accommodations for adults with disabilities.
• Proven experience working with adults with mental health disabilities, including requisite counseling skills.
• Ability to read and interpret psychoeducational, neurological, and ADHD assessments/reports.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to negotiate complex situations and work in evolving environments.
• Superior organizational skills and the ability to multi-task under pressure with strict deadlines.
• A deep commitment to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

About the Company

The University of Toronto's Student Life division connects life to learning. We provide inclusive and accessible resources, support, and engagement opportunities to ensure every student can build experiences that set them up for a lifetime of success. Our Accessibility Services unit is dedicated to reducing barriers and fostering a sense of belonging for students from all backgrounds and lived experiences.