Part-time Accessible Learning Advisor (3 positions available)

Algonquin College • Ottawa, ON

1d • CA$41 - CA$47 • Onsite

About The Position

The Centre for Accessible Learning is seeking an Accessible Learning Advisor to inform and guide students on accessibility services and academic accommodations. This role involves coordinating services to remove educational barriers for students with disabilities, working with them from pre-enrolment to graduation. The advisor will help students understand their academic accommodation needs and coordinate access to resources, technologies, counselling, and formal assessments. Additionally, the advisor will serve as an institutional resource, providing guidance on accessibility policies, legislative compliance, and the social model of accessibility, including Universal Design, to foster an inclusive learning environment. The role includes conducting learning needs assessments and developing customized learning strategies based on psychological theories to enhance academic performance despite disability-related barriers. The advisor will also participate in Centre for Accessible Learning events and workshops, create accessibility resources for faculty and staff, and engage in orientation and outreach activities. The incumbent will represent the College in collaborations with community partners and external accessibility committees, advocating for best practices in educational accessibility and inclusion.

Requirements

• Minimum four (4) year degree or equivalent: Education, psychology, social work, disability studies or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years in: Experience working within a medical model interpreting medical documentation and applying functional limitation information to inform academic accommodation planning within a non-clinical accessibility advising role.
• Experience working with adults with disabilities in a clinical and/or post-secondary educational setting.
• Knowledge of social and medical models of disability support.
• Demonstrated knowledge of psychosocial and academic aspects of disability.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills along with the ability to facilitate teamwork and maintain working relationships with a wide range of students, colleagues, stakeholders, and community members.
• Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, regulations, and case law related to accessibility and human rights (AODA, OHRC, HRTO, etc.).
• Knowledge of effective learning and compensatory strategies for students with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive knowledge of guidelines and legislation that determine disability supports at the post-secondary level.
• Extensive knowledge of a variety of disabilities and their functional limitations that may impact access to classroom learning.
• Experience working with adults with disabilities in a clinical and/or post-secondary educational setting where accommodation plans were created.

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized academic accommodation advising and learning strategy support to students with disabilities to promote access, inclusion, and academic success.
• Reviews disability-related documentation and develop, implement, and maintain Letters of Accommodation in collaboration with students, faculty, and internal partners.
• Consults with faculty and staff to support effective and consistent implementation of academic accommodations across classroom, laboratory, online, and placement settings.
• Supports students in developing self-advocacy skills, understanding functional limitations, and accessing appropriate academic, technological, and financial supports.
• Delivers one-on-one and group learning strategies programming to enhance students’ academic performance, organization, and self-regulation skills.
• Coordinates referrals to counselling services, assistive technology, financial aid, and external assessment professionals as required.
• Maintains accurate, confidential case records and documentation in accordance with privacy legislation and college policies.
• Contributes to outreach, transition planning, and recruitment activities, including orientation events, workshops, and information sessions.
• Develops and delivers accessibility‑related workshops and resources for students, faculty, and staff.
• Collaborates with internal departments and external community partners to support student success and promote accessible learning environments.
• Performs other related duties in support of the Centre for Accessible Learning and institutional priorities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and retirement plans
• Access to training, tuition assistance programs (Algonquin College Courses and Degree Completion), certifications, workshops, and professional courses
• Lifetime retirement pension (CAAT Pension Plan)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level