POSITION TITLE: Student Accessibility Services Student Assistant
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
EMPLOYMENT DATES: June 12, 2023 - August 2023
HOURS OF WORK: Average 10 hours per week
RATE OF PAY: $15.50/hour plus Vacation Pay
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Student Accessibility Services Assistant assists 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
To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter (in one document) referencing the job title in the subject line 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 committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada. You must be able to provide proof of being a full-time post-secondary student, have a valid work study permit and a Social Insurance Number in order to work on-campus.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.