About the role
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director, Paul Menton Centre (PMC), the Student Development Technology Officer will work individually with PMC students to help them acquire compensatory learning strategies, including the use of assistive learning technology, and develop self-advocacy. As appropriate, the incumbent will direct students to on-and off-campus services to augment individual support. The Student Development Technology Officer will determine appropriate assistive technology for individual students and work closely with staff in the Awards and Financial Aid Office to arrange for funding for equipment purchases.
The Student Development Technology Officer is responsible for assessing the individual needs of students with disabilities and providing appropriate recommendations on assistive technology devices, hardware and software to best assist students in meeting their academic goals.
The incumbent will promote awareness of the needs of students with disabilities by planning events, and by maintaining a comprehensive familiarity with university programs and policies.
Qualifications:
The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:
- The ability to work efficiently within a team, to develop and improve services.
- Comfortable working in an independent setting, when interacting with student clients, working on projects, and completing administrative tasks.
- Thorough knowledge of different learning strategies that may assist students with their time management, notetaking, motivation, etc.
- The ability to use psycho-educational assessment results for determining adaptive technology needs and instructing/training students effectively
- Teaching experience in one-on-one and/or group situations including experience designing and facilitating workshops.
- Strong computer literacy skills with knowledge of a variety of assistive technologies (e.g., Dragon NaturallySpeaking, OneNote, read & write, etc.)
- Proficient in written and oral communication skills to provide information clearly and effectively to students, staff and faculty.
- Strong customer service for interacting with students, staff, faculty, parents and members of the broader Carleton community.
- Demonstrated understanding of accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion.
Education and Experience:
The above is normally acquired through:
- Completion of a four year bachelor’s degree in Cognitive Science, Psychology, Social Work, Education, Neuroscience, Disability Studies, or Computer Science, as well as certification as a Learning Strategist and Assistive Technologist. Membership and/or involvement with Post- Secondary Disability Awareness associations is an asset.
- Training in Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other relevant or equivalent certifications.
- Minimum three years of experience working as a Learning Strategist and Assistive Technologist with persons representing all disability groups.
HR Note:
Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.
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About Carleton University
Carleton University, Canada’s capital university is situated on a beautiful campus bordered by the sparkling Rideau River and Canal, Carleton is just minutes from the heart of our nation’s government and enjoys easy access to the many organizations, associations and businesses which thrive in Ottawa. Many of Ontario’s leading high tech companies surround our campus where cutting-edge research joins with highly innovative teaching to solve real-life problems. Members of a dynamic, research-intensive university, Carleton’s faculty and staff provide a superior learning experience for our fine students who hail from every province and from over 100 countries around the world.
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About the role
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Director, Paul Menton Centre (PMC), the Student Development Technology Officer will work individually with PMC students to help them acquire compensatory learning strategies, including the use of assistive learning technology, and develop self-advocacy. As appropriate, the incumbent will direct students to on-and off-campus services to augment individual support. The Student Development Technology Officer will determine appropriate assistive technology for individual students and work closely with staff in the Awards and Financial Aid Office to arrange for funding for equipment purchases.
The Student Development Technology Officer is responsible for assessing the individual needs of students with disabilities and providing appropriate recommendations on assistive technology devices, hardware and software to best assist students in meeting their academic goals.
The incumbent will promote awareness of the needs of students with disabilities by planning events, and by maintaining a comprehensive familiarity with university programs and policies.
Qualifications:
The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:
- The ability to work efficiently within a team, to develop and improve services.
- Comfortable working in an independent setting, when interacting with student clients, working on projects, and completing administrative tasks.
- Thorough knowledge of different learning strategies that may assist students with their time management, notetaking, motivation, etc.
- The ability to use psycho-educational assessment results for determining adaptive technology needs and instructing/training students effectively
- Teaching experience in one-on-one and/or group situations including experience designing and facilitating workshops.
- Strong computer literacy skills with knowledge of a variety of assistive technologies (e.g., Dragon NaturallySpeaking, OneNote, read & write, etc.)
- Proficient in written and oral communication skills to provide information clearly and effectively to students, staff and faculty.
- Strong customer service for interacting with students, staff, faculty, parents and members of the broader Carleton community.
- Demonstrated understanding of accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion.
Education and Experience:
The above is normally acquired through:
- Completion of a four year bachelor’s degree in Cognitive Science, Psychology, Social Work, Education, Neuroscience, Disability Studies, or Computer Science, as well as certification as a Learning Strategist and Assistive Technologist. Membership and/or involvement with Post- Secondary Disability Awareness associations is an asset.
- Training in Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other relevant or equivalent certifications.
- Minimum three years of experience working as a Learning Strategist and Assistive Technologist with persons representing all disability groups.
HR Note:
Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.
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About Carleton University
Carleton University, Canada’s capital university is situated on a beautiful campus bordered by the sparkling Rideau River and Canal, Carleton is just minutes from the heart of our nation’s government and enjoys easy access to the many organizations, associations and businesses which thrive in Ottawa. Many of Ontario’s leading high tech companies surround our campus where cutting-edge research joins with highly innovative teaching to solve real-life problems. Members of a dynamic, research-intensive university, Carleton’s faculty and staff provide a superior learning experience for our fine students who hail from every province and from over 100 countries around the world.