Assistant, Accommodation

Job Summary

The Centre for Accessibility Services (CAS) ensures that academic accommodations are provided to students with disabilities in accordance with Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills articulated guidelines and the duty to accommodate as legally required under the Human Rights Code.

The Accommodation Assistant works collaboratively with Accessibility Advisors and the CAS Manager to facilitate student accommodations. During peak times (primarily midterm and final exam periods) the Accommodation Assistant will also work alongside the Exam Accommodation Coordinator to manage the CAS Exam Centre.

Qualifications

• Two-year diploma from an accredited postsecondary institution.
• Two (2) years of relevant experience preferably in a public post-secondary environment.
• Demonstrated professionalism with excellent interpersonal technical written and verbal communication skills.
• Training or experience in disability and/or accessibility related fields is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a busy workload with conflicting priorities and deadlines.
• Able to independently and effectively handle sensitive situations requiring tact and discretion (often time sensitive).
• Strong analytical skills: able to collect/analyze information problem-solve and make decisions.
• Understanding of Canadian privacy/confidentiality laws and policies that govern UFV.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and student record systems.
• Able to work effectively both independently and within a team context.
• Must be resourceful organized and willing to work flexible hours during exam periods.
• Some weekend and after-hours work may be req uired during peak examination periods.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter by the posting deadline.

About UFV

The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halqeméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization recognizing our responsibilities to community and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty staff and administrators working at UFV.

UFV has four campus locations within the beautiful Fraser Valley in British Columbia. Recognized as one of BCs top employers UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1400 passionate professionals who value integrity inclusivity and excellence. At UFV you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15000 students.

Indigenization equity and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples members of groups that experience discrimination due to race colour place of origin ancestry and/or religion persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary with an option to decline to will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process and results are not shared with the selection about the survey may be directed to more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.

UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.