Coordinator, Notetaking Program - Victoria, Canada - University of Victoria

University of Victoria

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Victoria, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Organizational Unit- University of Victoria -> Student Affairs -> Centre for Accessible Learning- Location- University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)- Posting Close Date

5 August 2023- Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.- FTE

.0- Salary Grade- $58, $75, Additional Posting Information Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE- Classification- SG6- Start Date- 9/6/2023- End Date- 9/5/2024- Employee Group:

PEA
Term
# of Hires Needed
1
Category
Administrative and Support Services
About this OpportunityThe 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:
$58,368- $64,339 starting salary determined by the PEA Collective Agreement.

Performance range:
starting salary to max of $75,878 is available through annual performance increases.

Job Summary
Mandate:

The CAL Full-Serve Notetaking Program hires and manages student notetakers to help mitigate barriers that students with academic accommodations face in the educational setting.

Reporting to the CAL Office Manager, this role is responsible for the ongoing delivery of the Notetaking Program to students who are assigned a notetaking academic accommodation.

This role collaborates with students, notetakers, staff, and instructors to facilitate access.

Objectives:

The Coordinator of the Notetaking Program is responsible for administering systems that serve both the immediate everyday demands and long-term goals of the CAL Notetaking Program.

In addition, the Coordinator will work to support initiatives that facilitate and promote accessible services across the University community through effective communication with campus stakeholders.

The incumbent will have excellent client service and problem-solving skills and will respond proactively to challenges and systems change while always maintaining discretion and professionalism.

In providing effective and efficient service, the Coordinator will be dedicated to improving the overall experience for students, notetakers, and other stakeholders who interact with the Notetaking Program.

Occasionally this position may experience people who are adversarial and challenging to communicate with.

There may be times where working hours extend to evenings/weekends to meet service plan goals at periods of peak demand, or to participate in employee training and external events.

Job RequirementsThis position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in an area related to this position, such as Disability Studies, Psychology, Public Administration, or Social Work, plus one (1) year of relevant experience, preferably in a postsecondary setting.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment.
A demonstrated understanding of the implications of a disability or chronic health diagnosis as it relates to a student's success at university and the range of services/resources available both within the University and in the community.
Ability to collaborate successfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds and at all levels of the university.
Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment when disseminating sensitive information
Excellent innovative, flexible, and creative problemsolving.
Ability to work proactively both independently and as part of a team in a studentcentered environment.
Knowledge of assessment and evaluation of programming.
Ability to maintain student files in accordance with FOIPPA and University policy.
Ability to identify and analyze issues, develop solutions, and implement effective strategies to achieve desired outcomes.
Experience facilitating educational guidance and/or challenging conversations.
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
Experience supporting individuals with disabilities in an educational environment is considered an asset.

Territory acknowledgement

We acknowledge and respect the lək̓wəŋən peoples on whose traditional territory the university stands and the Songhees, Esquimalt and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

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**Accessibility Statement