Accessibility Advisor

Bow Valley College•Calgary, AB

21h•CA$64,188 - CA$81,804

About The Position

Bow Valley College is seeking a dynamic and relationship-focused Accessibility Advisor. Reporting to the Manager, Accessibility and Conduct, the Accessibility Advisor plays a key role in supporting student success by providing case management, assessment, accommodation planning, and direct support for students with disabilities. This position helps ensure the College meets its legal obligations under provincial and federal legislation, including the Alberta Human Rights Act, while fostering an inclusive and accessible learning environment. You will work directly with students, faculty, and staff to assess accommodation needs, develop individualized plans, promote Universal Design for Learning (UDL) strategies, and support equitable access to education. The role also includes maintaining accessibility records and reporting, contributing to disability awareness initiatives, and collaborating on grant-funded projects that advance equity, diversity, and inclusion for students with disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from a relevant program (e.g., Psychology, Social Work, Education, and Disability Studies).
Minimum 3-5 years of directly related work experience, ideally within the post-secondary support for students with disabilities field.
Excellent knowledge of medical, psychological, and neuropsychological documentation of disability and or health conditions and possesses the ability to determine how functional limitations of disabilities and medical conditions impact students and learning in a post-secondary environment.
Ability to understand and utilize psychoeducational assessment information for the purpose of developing academic accommodation plans.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Student Information Systems, time-management skills, and ability to navigate high volumes of student requests during peak periods.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Occasional evening work will be required.

Nice To Haves

Excellent understanding of human rights legislation as it applies to students with disabilities in a post-secondary setting.
Knowledge of legal issues related to the Duty to Accommodate Persons with Disabilities in post-secondary settings.
Thorough knowledge of available and emerging academic accommodations and barriers to learning for students with disabilities.
Strong leadership and organizational skills

Responsibilities

Provide individualized support to prospective and current students by assessing eligibility for accommodations and determining appropriate support based on documented disabilities and functional limitations.
Review medical, psychological, and neuropsychological documentation, consult with external professionals when needed, and develop customized accommodation plans and UDL strategies that support academic success.
Orient students to available services and assistive technologies, coordinate referrals for additional assessments or supports, document accommodation decisions, and support students in accessing disability-related funding and grants.
Collaborate with faculty and instructional staff, particularly when resolving accommodation-related concerns and supporting accessible Work Integrated Learning experiences.
Work closely with faculty and staff to identify opportunities to embed Universal Design for Learning principles into courses and learning environments.
Review course syllabi and assessment tools, recommend inclusive teaching and assessment practices, and support the use of multiple means of representation, engagement, action, and expression.
Educate students on how to use UDL strategies effectively and help build broader campus awareness of accessibility, accommodations, and inclusive learning practices.
Promote understanding and implementation of the College’s Student Accommodation Policy and UDL principles across the institution.
Maintain accurate case notes, accommodation records, and statistical data in compliance with college policies and POPA requirements.
Enter and update information in the Student Information System, track services provided, and prepare reports required by the College and the Government of Alberta.
Analyze service data to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and potential enhancements to accessibility support and service delivery.
Contribute to student-focused equity, diversity, inclusion, and disability awareness initiatives by researching and supporting grant opportunities in collaboration with Fund Development and Applied Research.
Assist with preparing proposals, budgets, presentations, and supporting documentation for funding applications.
Participate in professional development, provide presentations and resources to students and departments, represent the College in accessibility-related committees or conferences, and support the broader Student Services team during peak periods or staff absences.