About MRU

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. Mount Royal has carved out a distinct niche by offering smaller class sizes, a robust liberal education and unique undergraduate programs. Currently, more than 15,000 credit students choose from 13 bachelor degrees and 38 majors.

Mount Royal University is located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut'ina and the Iyarhe Nakoda. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. The traditional Blackfoot name of this place is "Mohkinstsis," which we now call the city of Calgary. The city of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation.

Mount Royal University is committed to removing barriers and fostering the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society. In support of our belief that diversity in our faculty and staff enriches the work, learning and research experiences for the entire campus community, we strongly encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply and self-identify.

About the Department of Access and Inclusion Services

Creating an accessible, equitable and inclusive learning environment.

Mount Royal University is committed to access, equity and inclusion. Students who identify as belonging to one of the protected categories as defined by the Alberta Human Rights Act (AHR Act) are entitled to receive reasonable academic accommodations up to the point of undue hardship.

Our department assists the University in creating an accessible learning environment that encourages full participation in academic courses for students who are eligible for academic accommodations under the provincial human rights legislation.

Reasonable accommodations are tailored to the individual, flexible, and are determined by considering the barriers within the unique environment of a post-secondary institution.

We encourage student development and educate Mount Royal University about becoming a more accessible, equitable and inclusive learning environment.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director, Access and Inclusion Services, the Assistive Technology Advisor (ATA) will work with students experiencing disabilities to determine appropriate technology-related academic accommodations tailored to student needs.

Responsibilities

• Meet with new and returning students to determine assistive technology needs
• Review documentation of disability to determine eligibility for assistive technology accommodations and services
• Develop assistive technology accommodation plan tailored to each student’s needs
• Build relationships with students to facilitate ongoing assistive technology training and software installation support
• Help students apply for assistive technology grant funding
• Provide assistive technology support to the Accommodated Exam Centre
• Maintain thorough case notes in student tracking database
• Assess current procedures & practices and make ongoing improvements as applicable
• Connect with other departments at MRU to increase awareness and advise on universal design concepts to increase campus-wide accessibility
• Network with other local, provincial and national assistive technology professionals
• Research and stay current with new assistive technologies
• Administrate the alternate format textbook service

Qualifications

• BA/BSc or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with students experiencing disability-related barriers
• Demonstrated hands-on knowledge of assistive technology hardware, software and devices used by students in postsecondary environment
• Experience with interpretation of documentation supporting a variety of disabilities/disorders (Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Deaf, Hard of hearing, vision loss, mobility, mental health)
• Highly organized.
• Ability to work in a team or independently

What We Offer

Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions.

At Mount Royal University, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person, and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.

Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. Mount Royal University offers a competitive total compensation package including health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre. (check whether this applies – under 6 month term)

Our campus offers the convenience of a full medical clinic, dentist and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, climbing, aquatics, sports and certifications for students, employees and the public.

MRU supports full immunization as the best way to protect yourself and our campus community and strongly recommends vaccination against COVID-19.

Union: MRSA

Position Class: SAD08 - Academic Services VIII

Salary: $59,675 - $74,574 / $30.60 - $38.72 per hour (LT)

Closing Date: May 12, 2023

A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number], [Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Recent Mount Royal graduates who are foreign nationals may be eligible to work on campus. Please refer to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website under Post-Graduation Employment at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.asp.