Accessibility Services Coordinator (PS4)

Education

Central Campus

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Department of Libraries and Learning Commons
Continuing Full Time Position: Commencing approximately June 1st, 2025
Application deadline is 11:59PM, May 1, 2025
Competition No. 2526-044

This role may qualify for Hybrid Flex or Remote Flex work arrangements following demonstrated proficiency and successful progression in the position. NSCC's FlexWork Policy outlines specific parameters based on role requirements. For more information, please refer to our FlexWork Policy.

The salary scale for Professional Support 4 is based on twelve steps that range from $74,104.27 - $98,521.32. New Professional Support may receive up to a maximum of seven steps for relevant occupational experience which is $86,294.89 annually.

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a Bachelor's degree, including, but not limited to adult education, neuroeducation, special education.
• Certificate in Applied Disability Studies or Learning Strategist is considered an asset.
• You have a minimum of (3) three years (full time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in adult education, neuroeducation, special education, or a related field.
• Experience developing and supporting academic accommodation plans for students with disabilities in a post-secondary environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning and student development principles, disabilities, and learning support interventions.
• Project Management and leadership experience.
• You have strong demonstrated experience using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, Microsoft Teams, and have relevant experience with case management systems, assistive technology, ERP systems (e.g., Peoplesoft) and learning management systems (e.g., Brightspace).
• You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology to create an exceptional student experience.
• You have experience in workshop preparation, delivery, and facilitation.
• You have experience supporting/providing service to students and prospective students.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge

• You demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion to further the vision of equity in the College through timely, effective, and thoughtful response to our legal duty to accommodate.
• You demonstrate a high level of problem solving, critical thinking and professional judgement while acting independently to serve students holistically and equitably under parameters of policy and external agreements.
• You possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to interact with a diversity of people and support resolution of issues.
• You demonstrate understanding of and skill in interviewing techniques and professional boundaries, including privacy and confidentiality.
• You are known for your superior customer service skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.
• Your superb team working skills enable you to lead in and contribute positively to a team environment.
• You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in assistive technology and developing accommodation plans.
• You understand universal design principles to model and promote accessibility among students, colleagues, and educational partners.
• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to logistics, planning and organization.
• You have proven records management skills and abilities in keeping confidential case notes, creating and maintaining electronic student files, collecting and analyzing service data and usage statistics.
• Excellent communication skills while working with colleagues and serving students in both physical and virtual environments.

As a condition of employment, Professional Support employees at NSCC must complete a two-year (part-time) adult education program delivered by NSCC. This adult education program is a significant investment on the part of NSCC in the learning and development of new employees. To achieve regular status; all probationary, full or part-time Professional Support employees of the College must successfully complete the program within their probationary period. Term full-time Professional Support employees whose term appointment is twelve or more months are also required to participate in this program.

Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Nikki Berrigan, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.