MD Program Accommodations Coordinator

This competition is open to all applicants however; 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.

Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton.

This role is responsible for further assisting with the implementation of MD Program academic accommodations, as assessed by the Student Success and Experience (SSE) Accessibility Advisors.

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 the central University student Accessibility Advisors that act as the initial and primary contact for student accommodations. The MD Program Accommodations Coordinator will provide direct support to the need of learners in the MD Program in relation to the implementation of such accommodations.

Primary responsibilities include receiving and reviewing each accommodation student’s letter from their Accommodation advisor

2) Be 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. This would include clarifying the potential limitations of an accommodation and ensuring that the student is able to gain required knowledge and skills. 

3) Draft letters to students outlining how the program will enact accommodations

4) Provide guidance to students who have the responsibility to register themselves in the Student Success and Experience website and ensure that their accommodation requirements have been registered in Accommodate, the university’s exam portal for accommodations, for each centrally supported examination

5) In consultation with the central Accessibility Advisor, respond to students and instructors questions about accommodations

6) Support students who need to apply / reapply for new / modified accommodations and/or transfer accommodations from other institutions.

7) Support students that may require temporary adaptations through consultation with the MD Programs Academics team and the Office of Advocacy and Wellbeing

8) Closely follow the UAPPOL Accommodations policy, while supporting the development and maintenance of MD Programs policies and procedures within the lens of medical student accommodations

9) Provide faculty development opportunities to teaching faculty on accommodation related topics.

10) Partake in committees that have accommodations as part of its portfolios including:

• Assessment Committee
• Preclerkship Course Coordinators Committee
• Clerkship Coordinators Committee 

• Post-Secondary Degree in Education required, Masters degree preferred. Preference will be 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 are 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 environments learning. 
• 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 related to persons with disabilities 
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills 
• Organizational skills, to work under pressure and to meet strict deadlines

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This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.