Reporting to the Manager, Inclusive Learning Services, the incumbent will serve as a lead resource for Accessible Learning (AL) in coordinating and supporting development of AL Advisers, Learning Strategists/Assistive Technologists, and additional junior tiers within the team. The incumbent has the specific responsibility for consultation and advisement of faculty, staff and students who are unclear about next steps regarding academic accommodation planning and/or challenges in the implementation process. The incumbent takes the lead role in liaising with the Academic Faculties and other service areas for the purpose of understanding issues, sharing student concerns, and presenting information about the AL team. The incumbent takes a coordinating and leadership role in the development and evaluation of training activities/presentations. The Senior AL Adviser may represent AL on College committees such as the Coordinated Care Team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Evaluating and assessing complex student situations and advising staff and students about options and solutions;
• Acting as initial support for AL team when complex or unique student cases require expertise and decision-making and at times when decisions become new best practices for academic accommodation implementation;
• Analyzing results of student cases and determining when common student issues, College inconsistencies or other identified problems need to be escalated to the Manager, Inclusive Learning Services, Faculties, or service units;
• Assessing risk implication of student scenarios and brings information to the attention of the Director, AL and Inclusion; Consulting with faculty to determine learning outcomes and seeks to understand what/if alternatives exist to meet this requirement;
• Coordinating/initiating case conferences with faculty and students to advise on accommodation issues;
• Participating on various College committees to collect information on new programs, changes, policies, or procedures and determines impact on AL practices;
• Developing and coordinating onboarding schedule and activities for new AL hires;
• Assisting with Student Services departmental hiring committees;
• Designing and developing content on informational and AL processes, including modules to address program specific issues/scenarios and to build effective rapport with students;
• Coordinating and facilitating information sessions (i.e., Transition Sessions) for students/parents/guardians, case workers/educational and medical support persons on identifying and accessing services for students with disabilities within the Sheridan community;
• Identifying gaps in the services available to students; collaboratively problem solving and exploring opportunities to enhance the student experience;
• Participating in ongoing research to support program/workshop content; Performing other related duties, as assigned.

About You

You are committed to the principles of empowerment, integration and inclusion and are a student/client centered individual with a passion for facilitating student success and enhancing the student experience.

You enjoy working with diverse populations, are able to apply principles of inclusivity and inter-cultural competence and are committed to centring equity, diversity and inclusion to meet the needs of a diverse student population.

You have a solid understanding of intersectionality and compounding impact of multiple identities.

You respond to student needs in a sensitive and positive manner.

You utilize sound judgment, discretion, analytical and problem-solving skills and are able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

You are able to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team in a client-centered environment, have a demonstrated ability to provide mentorship and guidance to a team.

You have excellent facilitation, presentation, and outreach skills.

The successful candidate will also meet the following qualifications:

• 4-year degree in Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Disability Studies, Special Education, Psychology or related field.
• 5 years of experience providing intake and direct accommodation planning support for individuals with disabilities and carrying out recommendations in disability documentation, preferably in post-secondary or social service setting. (Equivalency to be considered).
• Experience providing consultation and guidance for complex or unique accommodation scenarios.
• In-depth knowledge of various disability diagnosis and their functional limitations impacting access to classroom learning.
• Knowledge of guidelines and legislation that determine disability supports at the post-secondary level (e.g., Human Rights Commission’s “Guidelines on Accommodating Persons with a disability”, Accessible Education for Students with Disabilities Policy, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA)).
• Knowledge of Assistive technology, College programs and services. Experience with post-secondary accommodations applicable to working with adults with disabilities, will be considered an asset.

Who We Are

Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in people’s lives. Our strategic plan, Sheridan 2027: Forging the Future (https://www.sheridancollege.ca/sheridan2027), charts a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity, diversity, and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses, we’re making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.

For more information, visit: Why Work at Sheridan

Other Details
Department: Student Affairs
Primary Work/Campus Location: Trafalgar (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus)
Work Categorization: Hybrid | On-site at least 3 days/week
Reference #: J0825-1136
Employee Group: Support Staff – Appendix D
Payband: L
Hourly Range: $49.88 - $57.79
Hours: 35
Hours/Week: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Application Deadline: September 10, 2025
Application Details: This is a temporary position that may continue to May 2026.

First Nations peoples have lived on this part of Turtle Island for millennia, stewarding the land, the water and all that contributes to life in this region. Today, the culture and presence of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples enrich the lands and people of this territory.

Over two centuries ago, the Mississauga people welcomed settlers to this territory, providing sustenance and engaging in trade and commerce. Between 1781 to 1820, eight treaties were signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation who opened their territory to settlement.Today, Sheridan campuses are located on Treaty 14, also known as the Head of the Lake Purchase of 1806 and Treaty 22 and 23 of 1820.

Treaty history is foundational, and it is our collective responsibility to honour the land, as we honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be learning, working and thriving on this land, and we commit to learn the truth and be active in the process of reconciliation.

Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Sheridan will provide job applicants with accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire, we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments, if applicable.