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Accessibility Advisor

Office of the Registrar

Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus

Permanent Position from: January 2024
Salary: $40.13 to $47.76 per hour
(Based on 75 hours bi-weekly)

Competition Number: 23.128
Closing Date: December 3rd, 2023

We are looking for a creative, high-energy leader with a degree in Social Work. As the Accessibility Advisor, you will work with a diverse group of students to implement strategies and accommodation to support their success. You will be responsible for maintaining a caseload of students conducting needs assessments and referrals. You will liaise with other community organizations to build relationships and advocate for students. You will provide inspiring leadership and strategic coordination for the University’s accessibility program throughout the institution.

Reporting to the Registrar and Associate Vice President, Student Life, this is a position with varied and competing demands. You have the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment. You are a strong communicator with the ability to handle multiple, competing expectations with diplomacy.

You have a relevant degree (preferably in Social Work) and experience in coordinating case plans. You also possess extensive experience with accessibility programs and services, ideally in a post-secondary education environment. To assist your ability to function effectively, you possess knowledge of current best practices related to accessibility in a post-secondary environment.

Candidates with an acceptable combination of education and experience may also be considered. For more information on all job competitions, visit yukonu.ca/employment. To learn more about Yukon University, visit YukonU.ca.

Please submit your resume and cover letter, quoting the competition number to: Yukon University, Human Resource Services, at hr@yukonu.ca