Job Description

Preference will be given to qualified employees, as defined in the Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement. Should a suitable candidate not be found, external candidates will be considered.

Reporting to the Director, Accessible Learning & Inclusion, the Accessible Learning Officer (ALO) works in collaboration with Accessible Learning staff to coordinate and facilitate accommodations for students with disabilities. This includes coordinating third-party service providers for students who are Deaf, deafened, and hard of hearing and assisting students to access funding for disability-related needs. The ALO also supports seamless accommodation planning by administering SharePoint sites (multiple campuses), scheduling intakes, clarifying documentation requirements and intake process. Providing interim or temporary accommodations, as appropriate, the ALO also acts as an information resource for potential students, current students, parents, faculty, and staff regarding services offered by Accessible Learning.

What You’ll be Doing

Responding to inquiries (email, telephone) from applicants, students, parents, and service providers regarding how to access services and refer other inquires appropriately to other College contacts;

Disseminating information related to accommodating the needs of applicants and enrolled students to staff, faculty, school boards, parents, and external professionals;

Arranging interim and/or temporary accommodations within established parameters for students who identify as having interim or temporary accommodation needs (e.g. Varsity athlete with a broken wrist requiring additional time to write tests);

Coordinating computerized note taking and Interpreter services for students who are Deaf, deafened and hard of hearing. This includes tracking student requests, arranging complimentary parking, coordinating SLATE access with HR and IT, and communicating with George Brown College (Administrator of Interpreter Fund) and Sheridan internal departments;

Working with Accessible Learning Advisors and Learning Strategists/Assistive Technologists to support completion of Bursary for Students with Disabilities (BSWD) and AL Bursary applications;

Coordinating requests for ergonomic equipment, classroom relocation etc. which includes determining what classrooms require furniture and contacting Facilities Management;

Providing system navigation support for students with complex needs. This involves assisting students with accessing online intake processes, supporting testing accommodations with assessment centre etc.;

Leading scheduling of outreach activities (transition sessions, Individualized Education Plan (IEP) sessions) to prepare students for post-secondary education in advance of enrolment;

Assisting with facilitating sessions, preparing/updating presentations to reflect accurate and relevant information;

Performing other related duties as assigned.

About You

You have the skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse student and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion.

You have a highly collaborative spirit and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with others to support establishing and achieving collective goals.

You are a student-centered individual with a passion for facilitating student success and enhancing the student experience.

You have excellent written and verbal communication skills , and ability to present to diverse audiences and communities.

You enjoy balancing many different tasks, staying organized and planning and have the ability to integrate multiple streams of information, prioritize and track multiple projects to meet a demanding workload and keep things running smoothly.

The successful candidate will also meet the following requirements:

3-year Diploma or Degree in Psychology, Social Services Worker, Education, or Disability Studies.

Minimum of 2 years practical experience in a student services environment or working directly with students with disabilities.

Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.

Experience independently problem solving to resole day-to-day issues and concerns.

Intermediate to advanced computer skills (MS Office).

Who We Are:
Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in people’s lives. Our strategic plan, Sheridan 2024: Galvanizing Education for a Complex World ( https://sheridan2024.sheridancollege.ca/ ), charts a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity, diversity and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses, we’re making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.

For more information, visit: Why Work at Sheridan

Other Details

Faculty/Department: Student Affairs – Accessible Learning

Campus Location: Trafalgar (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus). This position is currently working in a hybrid model.

Reference #: J0523-0993

Employee Group: Support Staff - Temporary

Payband: H

Hourly Range: $33.38 - $38.75

Hours/Week: 35

Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Application Details: This is a temporary position that may continue until October 2024.

Application Deadline: May 23, 2023

Sheridan is deeply committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations, Anishinaabe Nation, Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Sheridan is situated on these lands, and it is our collective responsibility to honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here, and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be working on this land.

Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Sheridan is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources .

You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire, we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments, if applicable.

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