ACCESS RESOURCE ASSISTANT

Accessibility Services (AS) and Assessment and Examination Services (AES) provide critical supports for students who are registered with a disability. Once students are registered with AS they may be entitled to e-text and/or specialized equipment to support their learning while at VIU. The responsibility for providing these specific services falls within the purview of the Access Resource Assistant.
Employment Group

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

An undergraduate degree in any discipline from an appropriately accredited institution and a minimum of 3 years direct experience supporting vulnerable populations, particularly students with disabilities, preferably in a post-secondary environment or the equivalent lived experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Demonstrated technical skills
• Proven track record for improving processes
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement, tact, and compassion

VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees 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.

NOTE:

• Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.

Reporting to the Director of Student Services with in-scope supervision provided by AES Exam Specialists, VIU is in search of a candidate who possesses a combination of excellent organizational skills, technical acumen and a proven track for working with and serving students with a disability in a post-secondary environment. While much of the duties are administrative in nature, there are times when the Access Resource Assistant will have direct contact with AS students.
The Access Resource Assistant will also provide additional support to both AS and AES units when required, including back-up reception support during peak periods and absences and serving as an invigilator when necessary.

E-text

• source alternate texts for students with a documented disability
• share publisher files with eligible students
• order texts
• provide information to students on how to access Kurzweil

Equipment

• locate and request furniture moves for students in classrooms
• initiate annual stocktaking to locate missing chairs/stools
• maintain and track equipment loans
• report to facilities any access barriers on campus, including temporary parking passes

Other

• provide enhanced support for the AES Assistant
• provide back-up coverage for the AES Assistant and AS reception
• serve as an invigilator when required