Support Staff Employment Opportunity

The Student Accessibility Centre serves all 3000 full and part-time graduate and undergraduate students of UNB Saint John and Saint John College. The Student Accessibility Support Co-ordinator will work primarily with the Accessibility Counsellor in providing support services and programs to students and faculty. The Student Accessibility Support Co-ordinator will communicate and liaise with other Student Services staff in order to provide a multi-disciplinary approach to student needs and services. This position will also work closely with faculty, the student’s family (as appropriate) and outside agencies with expertise in disability and education.

• Working with the Student Accessibility Counsellor, co-ordinate accessibility programs and services for students.

• Working with the Student Accessibility Counsellor, develop process protocols and identify best practices in the post-secondary accessibility field.

• Promote a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere within the Student Accessibility Centre (SAC) and interact and communicate effectively with students with a variety of disabilities.

• Assist on Special Projects relating to Student Accessibility

• Manage a database scheduling system for student tests and exams.

• Communicate with students and instructors regarding tests and examination arrangements.

• Schedule, receive, and print exams to be written at the Student Accessibility Centre.

• Create, manage and maintain an accurate database and pool of peer-note takers.

• Ensure that exam procedures are followed and adherence to University and Student Accessibility Centre regulations are maintained.

• Manage assist and schedule test/exam invigilators.

• Create, manage and update an accurate database of student information and accommodations.

• Manage and maintain the office filing system and Student Accessibility Centre displays and resources

• Answer, respond, direct and take messages for all incoming correspondence (phone calls, e-mails, website inquiries, mail) to the Student Accessibility Centre with courtesy and accuracy.

• Perform general duties such as completing forms, photocopying and faxing.

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services and the Accessibility Counsellor.

• University degree in education (exceptional learners) or social sciences and a minimum of one year experience or combination of education and experience.

• Ability to prioritize and perform work with minimal supervision.

• Proficient in MS Office.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge and experience of working with post-secondary students with disabilities an asset.