Job Description

Our client is an esteemed education institution, currently seeking a Student Accessibility Coordinator contractor to join their team. In this role, you will collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver accessibility/accommodation services to the student body. This is a contract position during a departmental reorganisation, but there is long term/permanent potential for the right candidate.

Your expertise in disability management and fostering a culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, will be pivotal to your success.

Location: Vancouver, BC
Compensation: $24-30/hr

Responsibilities:

• Facilitating accommodations renewal for upcoming term as well as accommodation services for incoming students.
• Liaising and communicating with students regarding the status of their accommodation requests, via email or phone, as needed
• Documents plans in file sharing system, Titan and the student management database
• Manage and monitor the departmental email regarding requests for new and existing/extensions of accommodations;
• invigilates exams for accommodated students etc.
• coordinate note takers for students with this type of accommodation support

Requirements:

• Must have disability management specific training and experience
• Must have held responsibility for crafting accommodation plans and written agreements
• Must be able to assess limitations/restrictions of students and creatively develop suitable accommodation plans that support accessibility to the institutions learning environment
• Must be experienced in accommodations addressing ALL protected grounds under Human Rights legislation (i.e. medical both physical and cognitive, religious grounds, family status, etc.).
• Knowledgeable in best practices in accommodation and accessibility services
• Experience in an educational setting / post-secondary sector a significant asset
• Actively participate in and facilitate committees by preparing agendas, taking minutes, following up on action items, conducting research, writing reports, and drafting memorandums.
• Assist the HR leadership on special projects, including research on best practices.
• Provide procedural administrative support and backup for other HR positions as needed.
• Promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) culture by staying informed on relevant trends impacting HR practices. Recommend enhancements to HR services in this regard.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Individuals meeting the criteria above are encouraged to submit their resume by clicking on the "APPLY" button. McNeill Nakamoto is committed to recruiting with a focus on equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only select individuals will be contacted for follow-up.

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