St. Thomas University

• Understands and interprets psycho-educational, medical, and other professional documentation.
• Works with each student to develop a programme which will allow individual learning needs to be met.
• Develops accommodation recommendations and facilitates accommodation plans in collaboration with faculty.
• Acts as liaison with various campus offices in providing services to students with disabilities.
• Works with students to access government financial support.
• Trains students in the use of adaptive technology and provides ongoing support.
• Develops and maintains appropriate policies and procedures that are consistent with best practices in the area of Accessibility.
• Assists with retention efforts, orientation programs and academic advising for students.
• Recommends tutoring, writing lab, counselling, and other services as needed.
• Supervises the Student Accessibility Advisor and Office Assistant positions, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Manages a student team of note takers, readers, and invigilators, including selection, orientation, and training.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• A minimum of a Master's degree with a focus on learning disabilities, special education, adult education counselling or a related field, supplemented by 4-6 years relevant experience, or recognized equivalencies.
• Skilled in using adaptive technology and up-to-date on best practices related to this technology.
• Excellent crisis management and intervention skills.
• Experience working in an environment requiring a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Understanding of secondary and post-secondary school programs, curriculums, and academic programs.
• Experience working with Equity, Diversity and Inclusion intersectionality identities such as Indigenous, BIPOC, LGBTQ2IAS+ and non-traditional student populations.
• Proven skills in communication, problem solving, judgement and organization to deal with a diverse set of demands.
• Experience addressing contentious or sensitive issues or explaining complex information to others, and the ability to use well-developed skills of tact, discretion, and persuasiveness to gain cooperation or agreement.
• Proven skills of mediation and negotiation to deal with controversial and/or sensitive issues.
• Proficiency in using a variety of computer programs including but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Kurzweil, and Dragon Naturally Speaking.

Working Conditions:

• A fast-paced, demanding office environment
• Regular need to pay close attention to student's needs and concerns.
• Irregular hours may cause a disruption in personal schedule.

Candidates are responsible for clearly demonstrating in their cover letters how they meet the requirements of the position. All applications are to be received by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date Please note that the selection process may include testing related to the advertised requirements. Candidates will be advised of any testing prior to the interview.

Offers of employment will be conditional upon a candidate providing proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 (or a valid medical or religious exemption).

An equal opportunity employer, St. Thomas University is committed to employment equity for women, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minority groups, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

St. Thomas University

Founded in 1910, St. Thomas is a primarily undergraduate university located in Fredericton, NB. With an enrolment of 1,700 students, STU offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Work degrees for undergraduates, in addition to distinctive program opportunities like the Bachelor of Arts (Aviation Stream), the Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqey Bachelor of Social Work, and the Bachelor of Applied Arts. For those interested in post-degree or graduate studies, St. Thomas offers a Bachelor of Education and a Master of Social Work.

Professors are distinguished scholars, authors, and commentators, and provide an outstanding education to their students. STU outperforms the Canadian university average for effective teaching, a supportive environment, student-faculty interactions, and higher order learning (National Survey of Student Engagement). Students report greater gains in critical thinking, writing, and problem solving when compared to the national average (CUSC Survey of First-Year Students). The university holds Canada Research Chairs in global and transnational studies and in physical culture and social life, as well as a health research chair in community health and aging.

Mission

St. Thomas University prioritizes teaching and learning so that each student is prepared for personal and career fulfillment. Through leading programs informed by our humanistic approach and opportunities for experiential education, we offer a robust and inclusive learning community that fosters connections across academic disciplines and emerging scholarly areas. On our beautiful campus, supportive faculty and staff create the ideal place for discovery and possibility. Each St. Thomas student is empowered to think independently, communicate effectively, and act responsibly. Meaningful contributions to the communities we serve locally, nationally, and globally are made today, through our teaching and research, and tomorrow, through the success of our alumni.

Vision

St. Thomas University commits to become the leading choice for students seeking a holistic university student experience.