Student Advisor and Accommodation Specialist, Access and Equity Services

Student Advisor and Accommodation Specialist, Access and Equity Services

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Summary:

The student advisor and accommodation specialist coordinates and facilitates academic, placement, and clinical accommodations for students who qualify for support under provincial human rights legislation. This role reviews disability-related documentation, determines appropriate accommodation recommendations, develops accommodation plans, and provides guidance to students regarding available supports, resources, and options for addressing academic and non-academic concerns. This position works collaboratively with students, instructors, programs, colleges, and community partners to address accessibility-related needs and implement reasonable accommodations while considering essential program and course requirements. The specialist coordinates complex cases involving a wide range of disabilities and protected grounds, applies human rights and privacy legislation in decision-making, and handles highly confidential information with discretion. This role also supports students through case management, referrals, advocacy, and ongoing accommodation planning where priorities and needs frequently change.

• Determines and facilitates reasonable accommodations for students with physical, sensory, chronic medical, neurological, mental health-related, and multiple co-occurring disabilities.
• Approves disability-related academic accommodations for students registered with the department in accordance with provincial human rights legislation and applicable protected grounds.
• Coordinates requests for academic, placement, and clinical accommodations and assists in the provision of approved accommodations.
• Advises students, instructors, programs, and colleges on accommodation-related matters, human rights issues, and applicable policies and procedures.
• Develops and implements accommodation plans for students participating in clinical, practicum, and other experiential learning settings.
• Evaluates disability-related documentation and determines accommodation recommendations when registering students with the department.
• Monitors accommodation arrangements and student progress in relation to essential course and program requirements.
• Counsels students on available services, programs, funding opportunities, and accommodation options while promoting self-advocacy and self-reliance.
• Assesses accessibility-related needs and identifies accommodations that address the functional impacts of disabilities and other protected grounds.
• Initiates referrals for specialized assessments and collaborates with healthcare and other professionals to obtain supporting documentation.
• Resolves complex accommodation issues, complaints, and emerging situations requiring interpretation of university policies, procedures, and human rights legislation.
• Supports students and connects them with appropriate resources in collaboration with community organizations and service providers.
• Maintains confidential student and medical information in compliance with applicable privacy legislation and university requirements.
• Creates and updates informational materials related to accommodations, funding, services, and student resources.
• Communicates and acts in a respectful and professional manner, collaborates effectively, abides by policy, and contributes to a positive and productive work and learning environment.
• Engages in continuous learning by participating in activities, training, and events related to Indigenous engagement, reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrates respect and dignity for all members of the community, actively contributes to an environment of acceptance and inclusion of others, and responds to different perspectives from a place of curiosity, respect, and non-judgement.
• Undertakes related duties, as assigned, consistent with the nature of the position.