Access Services Advisor

The Access Services Advisor is responsible for assessing the needs of students with disabilities and implementing academic accommodations. This role involves advising faculty, liaising between students and faculty, and promoting campus accessibility. A graduate degree in a psychosocial field and experience supporting individuals with disabilities are required.

• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments with students facing academic or physical barriers due to disabilities, mental health conditions, chronic illnesses, or other impairments, ensuring accommodations align with both the student’s needs and medical documentation.
• Collaborate with internal and external professionals when necessary to clarify diagnostic details and ensure a fulsome understanding of the barriers being faced.
• Advise faculty and appropriate University departments on the development and implementation of reasonable accommodations in the classroom and other university settings. Act as a liaison between students and faculty to ensure effective communication and accommodation provision.
• Collaborate with key departments within Student Services and across the university to promote understanding and support for students with disabilities. Actively engage in initiatives to enhance campus-wide accessibility and inclusion.
• Manage a portfolio of outreach, promotional and educational activities designed to increase awareness of services and foster a supportive environment for students with disabilities.
• Stay current with best practices and emerging trends in disability services, ensuring that all accommodations and services are compliant with legal and university standards.
• Undertake special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Access Services Advisor – Team Lead, contributing to the continuous improvement of disability support services.

• Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
• Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Competitive vacation policy
• Two (2) floating holidays
• Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
• Paid time off over the December holiday period
• Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
• Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits
• Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
• Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing.
• The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #4 on a scale of 0-4 .
• For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here .
• Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #4 on a scale of 0-4 .