The Department of Student Affairs at UPEI is seeking an Accessibility Advisor - Learning Strategist to work directly with Accessibility Services in managing student case files and coordinating and facilitating learning support for students. This person will report to the Manager of Accessibility Services and will be an essential part of the Student Affairs team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Accessibility Advisor - Learning Strategist, using a case management approach, will provide individualized learning strategy plans for students with disabilities based on their learning needs and recommendations in their accommodation plans. They may also support the learning needs of students who do not have a documented disability. The successful candidate will assist students and provide ongoing support, strategies and techniques to enable students to capitalize on their strengths and remove barriers to learning.

• Reviewing student medical documentation and implementing approved accommodations (Case Management)
• Providing learning strategies that recognize the unique learning needs of each student
• Identifying barriers and providing strategies to minimize impact on learning
• Providing support with time-management and organization techniques that support student success while learning with executive functioning deficits
• Possessing thorough knowledge of ASD, LDs, and ADHD, and understanding how mental health considerations may influence learning (particularly anxiety)
• Providing academic coaching, technology training, and assistance with study skills (individual and group work)
• Collaborating with students to find tools & resources for organization and efficiency
• Assist students with note-taking and departmental forms
• Providing support with self-advocacy
• Communicating with staff, faculty and students’ family members when appropriate
• Designing and facilitating learning strategy workshops for students with disabilities as well as the general student body
• Performing referrals to campus partners/services
• Meeting and working with students in-person and online
• Hiring, training and supervising student mentors
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A BEd or equivalent training and experience (MEd is considered an asset)   
• An understanding of appropriate teaching pedagogies, accommodations and inclusive practices is essential
• Experience working with students with disabilities is considered a strong asset
• Experience working with students in a postsecondary environment is considered an asset
• Familiarity working with students from underrepresented communities is considered an asset
• Experience using assistive technology such as Read and Write, Immersive Readers, Sonocent, Glean, and Notability
• A high degree of computer literacy
• Experience working effectively with community organizations
• Supervisory and training experience is considered an asset
• Effective time management, organization and prioritization skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written skills
• Knowledge of the administration and coordination of accommodations