Student Accommodation Facilitator

About Toronto Metropolitan

At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is on a transformative path to become Canada's leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

TMU welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us in realizing the benefits of embedding these values into the work at every level and in every unit of the university. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada and to bring lived experiences to the work, we encourage applications from members of equity deserving groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit Peoples in Canada, First Nations Peoples in the United States, racialized people, Black people, persons with disabilities, women, and  2SLGBTQ+ people. Preference will be given to candidates with lived experiences as people from equity deserving groups, as well as experience working with these communities with which the University works every day. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and we welcome newcomers and immigrants to Canada.

In April 2022, the university announced its new name of Toronto Metropolitan University. Learn more about our next chapter.

The team
In partnership with the Toronto Metropolitan University community, the Student Accommodation Support team facilitates and supports accessibility and inclusion by  implementing individualized accommodation plans to reduce disability-related barriers and ensure that students have equal access to education.In partnership with the Toronto Metropolitan University community, the Student Accommodation Support team facilitates and supports accessibility and inclusion by  implementing individualized accommodation plans to reduce disability-related barriers and ensure that students have equal access to education.
In partnership with the Toronto Metropolitan University community, the Student Accommodation Support team facilitates and supports accessibility and inclusion by  implementing individualized accommodation plans to reduce disability-related barriers and ensure that students have equal access to education.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Student Accommodation Facilitator to ensure that students with learning, medical, physical, sensory and/or psychological disabilities have the educational accommodations and learning strategies required to achieve their academic goals. This entails interpreting completed assessments, creating individualized accommodation plans, administering or outsourcing assessments, and delivering  programing to assist student transition and retention. The successful candidate will also work with faculty to support their role in the accommodation process and increase  awareness of disability issues.

Qualifications 

To help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required qualifications:

• Successful completion of a Master's degree, with preference in Educational Psychology, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy.
• Minimum of three years' experience in educational settings including experience working with adults with disabilities.
• Experience in navigating emergent/urgent situations and referrals dealing with complex disability related needs, but not limited to, ADHD, mental health, ASD
• Well-developed  problem solving and decision making skills required when determining accommodation and support for students with disabilities by assessing disability-related documentation and student situation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution skills to deal effectively with students, faculty, the Toronto Metropolitan University  Community and external professionals.
• Knowledge of a wide range of disabilities, including ADHD, ASD, Learning Disabilities, medical, psychiatric, sensory and physical / functional, as well as best practices in providing academic accommodations. Demonstrated ability to review and assess psychoeducational, psychiatric and medical documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to form partnerships with internal and external groups to advance the cause of students with disabilities.
• Good knowledge of word processing applications (Word), e-mail as well as client management database systems and assistive technologies.
• Knowledge of social educational services model, teaching / learning processes, disability issues relating to the learning environment, technology applications for the learning environment and supporting  students with disabilities.

Additional Information

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete an occupational assessment.  
• Applications will only be accepted online through Toronto Metropolitan University's career site.  
• We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please submit your request through the AskHR webform. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.