Posted: April 4, 2024
Application Deadline: April 18, 2024

Accessibility Resource Advisor
Health, Counselling, and Accessible Learning
Professional
Full-time Permanent
Classification: Band D
Salary Rate: $53,215 - $65, 013 (based on 37.5 hours/week)

Overview

St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is seeking an Accessibility Resource Advisor to join the Health, Counselling, and Accessible Learning Department. Reporting to the Manager of the Tramble Centre for Accessible Learning (TCAL), the successful candidate will play a critical role in orienting students to the Centre for Accessible Learning. The successful candidate will have ongoing contact with students as well as various provincial grant funding agencies and post- secondary accessibility service departments.

Summary of Responsibilities

Assess students' eligibility to apply for external disability-related grant funding, and if eligible, assist with the application process.
In conjunction with the Tramble Centre team, assist students with disabilities in their adjustment to post- secondary education, recognizing barrier(s) and supporting them in development of self-advocacy skills.
Train students with disabilities and other service providers in applicable assistive technology programs.
Maintain ongoing contact with students to monitor and support them in accessing other on-campus and community-based services and resources.
Work with potential new students of the program to support their upcoming transition to post-secondary education.
Liaise with and support students through mediation with service providers of assistive technology, the Nova Scotia Department of Advanced Education, post-secondary disability support personnel, as well as StFX community members.
Advance awareness about disability issues in post-secondary education at the campus level and in the community through the maintenance of professional liaisons.

Qualifications/Skills:

Bachelor of Education degree, or an undergraduate degree in a related field, plus a minimum of two years relevant experience in a post-secondary educational setting.
Proficiency in the forms of technology utilized by students who work with the Tramble Centre, as well as with software used to manage the Tramble Centre caseload.
Work experience and educational background in the areas of disability, accessibility, and equity are required.
Superior communication and organization skills.
Relevant experience demonstrating proficiency as a collaborative team member who can also work independently, multi-task and prioritize daily workload.

Application Instructions

Closing date for applications is April 18, 2024, at 5:00 pm . To apply please submit a letter of application and a resume in confidence to People and Culture, StFX University at . Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

St. Francis Xavier University is located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq People.

Our institution is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including Indigenous persons (especially Mi'kmaq), racialized persons (especially African Nova Scotians), persons with disabilities, those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA+ and any others who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

We are also committed to the elimination of barriers to participation for persons with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 902-867-5038.

About the Health, Counselling, and Accessible Learning Centres

The Health and Counselling Centre provides primary health care to StFX students with a collaborative care team that includes physicians, nurses, and mental health professionals. The Tramble Centre for Accessible Learning is an academic program of support for students with diagnosed and documented permanent disabilities. Tramble Centre Staff work with students to put in place recommended accommodations that will help students to succeed at StFX. 

About St. Francis Xavier University

Established in 1853, St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is consistently recognized as one of the best universities in Canada. StFX exceeds the needs of today's undergraduates through providing the very best academic experience -- outstanding teaching, exceptional hands-on research opportunities, and global exchanges -- all within Canada's most vibrant and inspiring residential campus. Here, the focus is on the academic and the personal development of every student, making community and social engagement a large part of the learning experience. Our students are academically strong and highly engaged in every aspect of life, determined to make a positive impact on the world.

In 2022, Maclean's annual university rankings put StFX #1 in student satisfaction and #2 in reputation across Canada in the primarily undergraduate category. For more, visit

About Antigonish, Nova Scotia

The beautiful and historic town of Antigonish is located within the northeastern corner of Nova Scotia. Only a 15-minute drive from the ocean and a two-hour drive to major urban centres, Antigonish is a family-friendly community with a diverse and growing population and provides access to excellent education at all levels. The town is surrounded by rolling countryside and beautiful beaches and is a hotspot for outdoor recreation, sports and other active lifestyle activities. Antigonish supports a vibrant culture in the arts with music, performing arts, visual arts and crafts, and fabulous festivals happening throughout the year.

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