Access Specialist

Vancouver Island University

Vancouver Island University’s Accessibility Services department seeks an experienced Access Specialist to join our Student Services team in this temporary full-time role.

We are looking for a candidate who will have experience determining academic accommodations for students with a wide range of disabilities, strong administrative skills, and an interest in contributing to our positive and collaborative work environment.

As the Access Specialist, your primary focus is to work directly with students with disabilities to determine reasonable accommodations to reduce or remove students’ disability-related barriers in the academic setting.

Required Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree from an accredited institution in psychology, educational psychology, special education, social work, vocational rehabilitation, occupational therapy, or other related disciplines.
  • Minimum three years of recent and relevant experience in disability accommodation.
Salary Information:

VIUFA F2: $71,141 – $114,001 per annum. Faculty are placed on the salary scale based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement.

Note:

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Vancouver Island University is a comprehensive teaching university with over 12,000 students across three campuses. VIU proudly fosters student success, strong community connections and meaningful collaborations by providing access to a wide range of programs, from academic undergraduate and master’s to industry-responsive trades and vocational training.

VIU is pleased to offer employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan that takes the worry out of retirement. As part of the VIU campus community, you will work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities. 

The VIU community acknowledges and thanks the Snuneymuxw, Quw’utsun, Tla’amin, Snaw-naw-as and Qualicum First Nation on whose traditional lands we teach, learn, research, live and share knowledge.

Join us in making a difference at VIU! Apply today and help shape the future of our students.

  • Date Posted: October 4, 2024
  • Location: Nanaimo,BC
  • Job Industry: Education and Training, Health Care
  • Salary: 0