POSITION TITLE: Student Accessibility Services Student Assistant
EMPLOYMENT DATES: May 11, 2020 – September 4, 2020
HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week
RATE OF PAY: $14.00 + 4% vacation pay as determined by HR policy
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Student Accessibility Services Student Assistant assists the department in planning, implementing, and assessing the Accessibility Transition Program programming scheduled for late August. This program is designed specifically to support students with disabilities transition to Nipissing University. The Student Accessibility Services Student Assistant also aides the department’s various programs, initiatives, and services aimed at providing students with an accessible and barrier free learning environment.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
The Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Assistant will assist with the following:
- Developing, implementing, and assessing SAS’s Accessibility Transition Program;
- Providing an orientation to the programs and resources available through Student Accessibility Services to prospective and incoming students;
- Training and support student mentors aiding in the Accessibility Transition Program to assist new students in their transition to university;
- Collaborating with various departments throughout the institution to facilitate new student programming incorporating multiple perspectives (including Residence Life, Indigenous Initiatives, Student Counselling Services, and Student Learning and Transitions);
- Researching and gathering data relating to best practices within Student Accessibility Services
- Preparing content for multiple audiences across different formats (online, print, etc.) as required, including alternate format materials for students using assistive technology;
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be able to attend the Peer Educator Selection Carousel on Saturday, February 1, 2020
- Student (2nd year and above) with strong academic standing (cumulative average of 70% or higher).
- Excellent level of responsibility, reliability, and punctuality.
- Good interpersonal communication skills and ease in relating to people from varying educational, cultural, and social backgrounds.
- Knowledge of the city of North Bay and Nipissing University programs, initiatives, and services that promote student academic and personal success.
*Please note that the availability of this position is pending final budget approval.
To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter referencing the job title to sdshiring@nipissingu.ca. This position of part of the SDS pool of Peer Educator Hiring. Applicants only need to submit one resume and cover letter to have the opportunity to be considered for all positions within the pool. By submitting an application to this position, you are providing your consent for Student Development and Services staff to verify your student status and academic standing.
We thank all applicants; however, only those to be considered for participation in the selection process will be contacted. Those contacted for consideration will be asked to provide three (3) references at a later date.
Nipissing University is an inclusive employer and will provide accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.