Accessibility Programming Coordinator

at  Western University

ABOUT US

As part of the Student Experience portfolio, the Accessible Education team offers resources and supports to students with disabilities at Western. Team members work one-on-one with students to review documentation, understand needs, and recommend academic accommodations that help ensure equity, inclusion, and access to education.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Undergraduate Degree in Disability Studies, Diversity and Social Justice Studies, Human Rights, Education, Occupational Therapy or other related field
• Post-Graduate Certificate in a relevant field is preferred

Experience:

• 3 years’ experience developing, implementing and evaluating programming to support individuals with disabilities
• Experience developing and implementing programs in a postsecondary setting, specifically for individuals with disabilities preferred
• Experience working with advisory groups is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of social models of disability, relevant legislation and standards (e.g. Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Ontario Human Rights Code), and comprehensive knowledge of a range of disabilities and their effects in a post-secondary setting
• Proven ability to take initiative and champion a project from conception through implementation and evaluation
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
• Excellent ability to establish and maintain productive and collaborative relationships with individuals and groups and to be responsive to stakeholder needs
• Ability to work within a flexible schedule to accommodate the University’s events and activities
• Knowledge of assistive technologies and other technical or non-technical solutions to address accessibility barriers
• Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize with an eye to consistently producing high-quality work and meeting deadlines in a demanding environment
• Ability to plan and manage events of various sizes
• Strong presentation skills (both creating and delivering presentations)
• Ability to provide solutions using imaginative approaches where constructive thinking and innovation are required
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Professional manner, tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with colleagues and stakeholders
• Strong record of teamwork with the motivation and ability to work independently with little supervision

Western is striving to ensure that our community, campus, programs, research, outreach, and self-representation will be more inclusive. The Accessibility Programming Coordinator will enhance the student experience for students with disabilities and support the development of a campus environment that is accessibility-friendly. The role will develop, implement, and evaluate programming that supports the expressed needs of students with disabilities in building community in a co-curricular context. In addition, the role will collaborate within Student Experience, and with partners across campus (as appropriate), to identify and remove barriers to participation for students with disabilities, ensuring that programming and events are wholly accessible.