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The University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada's best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria's diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.
The salary range for this position is:
Recruitment range: $70,137- $77,330 starting salary determined by the PEA Collective Agreement.
Performance range: starting salary to max of $91,214 is available through annual performance increases.
* This position is eligible for a Hybrid Work Arrangement*
Job SummaryStudent Affairs at the University of Victoria helps to transform students' lives by supporting and inspiring the highest standards of student learning and success, community engagement and staff development. The comprehensive and integrated range of services we provide make Student Affairs one of the most dynamic and diverse divisions on campus. As a unit within the Division of Student Affairs, the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) is responsible for providing institutional leadership in the delivery of a comprehensive student-focused accessible learning model and delivers training and education to further the University's commitment to provide equal access to all academic programs. CAL provides advice and consultation on the University's legal and regulatory compliance with the BC Human Rights Code, the Ministry of Advanced Education, and University policy and procedures. Keeping current with best professional practices, standards, and research, CAL facilitates equal access to all university academic opportunities. CAL's work is designed and guided by theories and knowledge of universally designed instruction, student learning and development, CAS Standards, and reflects developmental and demographic profiles while remaining responsive to relevant campus stakeholders. CAL is a core academic support unit for both students and faculty and contributes to the recruitment and retention of students as well as their academic and personal success. Reporting to the Associate Director of the CAL, this role is responsible for the development and on-going delivery of programming for students with learning disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other diagnoses. This includes academic accommodation planning with students and faculty, and training on inclusion, access, and universally designed environments for learning. Occasionally this position may experience difficult people who are adversarial, and challenging to communicate with. Additionally, the position may participate in responses to students in crisis, and/or legal or human rights proceedings on behalf of UVic that can be highly stressful and personally impactful.
Job RequirementsEDUCATION: Undergraduate degree in an area relevant to the work of the Centre for Accessible Learning, such as Education, Psychology, Counselling, Social Work or discipline relevant to working with students with disabilities. A graduate degree is preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
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Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
Equity and Diversity Statement: UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity.
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Accessibility Statement: If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
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