POSITION TITLE: Student Accessibility Services Student Assistant
CLOSING DATE: September 19, 2021
EMPLOYMENT DATES: September 2021 to April 2022
HOURS OF WORK: Up 10 hours per week
RATE OF PAY: $14.25/hour plus Vacation Pay
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Student Accessibility Services Assistant supports the department’s various programs, initiatives, and services aimed at providing students with an accessible and barrier free learning environment. The Student Accessibility Services Assistant also assists the department in planning, implementing, and assessing outreach initiatives and workshops that are designed to support students with disabilities transitioning to Nipissing University.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
The Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Assistant will support the SAS team by assisting with:
- Developing, implementing, and assessing SAS’s outreach initiatives and workshops that are designed to support students with various disabilities;
- Promoting campus awareness of support services available for students with disabilities while also aiming to reduce stigma, educate campus community and promote diversity;
- Collaborating with various departments throughout the institution to facilitate new student programming incorporating multiple perspectives (including Residence Life, Office of Indigenous Initiatives, Student Counselling Services, and Student Learning and Transitions);
- Researching and data gathering relating to best practices within Student Accessibility Services;
- Assisting with the collection and analysis of data used to evaluate services and supports delivered by Student Accessibility Services;
- Preparing content for multiple audiences across different formats (online, print, etc.) as required and alternate formatted materials for students using assistive technology;
- Maintaining SAS’s Transition social media accounts in compliance with our department’s Social Media Strategy
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must apply and be approved for the NUWORK Program
- Student (2nd year and above) with strong academic standing (cumulative average of 65% 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.
To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter referencing the job title and three (3) references to studentjobs@nipissingu.ca.
We thank all applicants; however, only those to be considered for an interview will be contacted.
Nipissing University is an inclusive employer and will provide accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.