MD Program Accommodations Coordinator - U of A, Edmonton

Role overview

Explore University of Alberta careers with this exciting opportunity among jobs in Edmonton. This competition is open to all applicants, though internal applicants will be given priority consideration based on minimum qualifications, or a combination of experience, skills, and abilities before external applicants are considered. This position has a term length of 2 years and is in-person, taking place primarily at North Campus Edmonton.

The focus of this position is to support the accommodation needs of students in the MD Program, as assessed by Accessibility and Accommodations. The MD Program Accommodations Coordinator will work closely and directly with central University student Accessibility Advisors that act as the initial and primary contact for student accommodations, providing direct support to the needs of learners in relation to implementing such accommodations.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities for this administration role include:

• Receiving and reviewing each accommodation student's letter from their Accommodation advisor.
• Being available to meet with each student to clarify details in relation to the practical implementation of presented accommodations, especially for more complex experiential learning accommodations, ensuring students gain required knowledge and skills.
• Drafting letters to students outlining how the program will enact accommodations.
• Providing guidance to students who have the responsibility to register themselves in the Student Success and Experience website and ensuring accommodation requirements are registered in Accommodate for each centrally supported examination.
• Responding to students and instructors questions about accommodations in consultation with the central Accessibility Advisor.
• Supporting students who need to apply or reapply for new or modified accommodations and/or transfer accommodations from other institutions.
• Supporting students that may require temporary adaptations through consultation with the MD Programs Academics team and the Office of Advocacy and Wellbeing.
• Following the UAPPOL Accommodations policy closely while supporting the development and maintenance of MD Programs policies and procedures within the lens of medical student accommodations.
• Providing faculty development opportunities to teaching faculty on accommodation-related topics.
• Partaking in committees that have accommodations as part of their portfolios, including the Assessment Committee, Preclerkship Course Coordinators Committee, and Clerkship Coordinators Committee.

Qualifications

Candidates must meet the following education, knowledge, and experience requirements:

• Post-Secondary Degree in Education required, Masters degree preferred.
• Preference given to those with experience working in the area of medical accommodations and/or related experience in cognitive psychology, multi-disciplinary disability studies.
• Possess a strong, specialized knowledge exercised with students with disabilities with special educational needs, preferably in a post-secondary environment.
• Extensive knowledge of and proficiency in Google Apps, Microsoft Office suite; adaptable with using computing software and emerging educational technologies.
• Ability to learn, use and support others in use of accommodations-management software.
• Must be able to work under limited supervision and under tight timelines.
• Experience with respect to prioritization of multiple tasks and being able to complete all reliably prior to deadline.
• Strong understanding of internal policies and procedures related to student accommodations; and familiarity with the general operations and policies of the University of Alberta.
• Strong problem-solving skills required on a daily basis to effectively administer accommodations.
• Experience in the field of medical education and/or medical student accommodations in pre-clerkship and clerkship settings is a strong asset.
• In-depth experience in functional assessment of students and their learning environments.
• Knowledge of adapted technologies used in schools.
• Knowledge of the principles related to university pedagogy.
• Proven ability to build trusting relationships.
• Knowledge of educational and public policies and their current trends in relation to persons with disabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Organizational skills to work under pressure and to meet strict deadlines.