Neurodiversity Support Advisor, Student Accessibility Services

The Student Accessibility Services in Student Experience and Support is currently seeking a Full‑time Temporary Relief Neurodiversity Support Advisor for approximately 12 months.

The Neurodiversity Support Advisor reports to the Senior Manager, Student Accessibility Services. Student Accessibility Services (SAS) is responsible for promoting an accessible campus environment for students with disabilities. The Neurodiversity Advisor plays a crucial role in promoting a social model of disability and strength‑based approaches to neurodivergence.

This role helps neurodivergent students navigate the complexities of the post‑secondary system to ensure they maximize opportunities for success. The position supports enriched quality and breadth of learning in the university community by coordinating proactive and consistent responses to neurodivergent student populations. The Support Advisor provides leadership by intervening and consulting when neurodivergent students require support and engaging with this student community on an outreach basis, thereby promoting student retention and success.

This position will work with community partners (e.g., the Sinneave Foundation) to ensure coordinated care and support for neurodivergent students.

This position is predominantly located at the U of C Main Campus; travel to other campuses may also be required. Work is complex, with peak periods and short timelines for completion. This is a unionized position working 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday, including early evenings, with occasional requirement to work outside of regular hours.

• Demonstrate a high standard of performance in the provision of a welcoming first point of contact for students.
• Meet 1‑to‑1 with students in the pursuit of individual well‑being and support.
• Provide accurate and relevant referral information to students based on presenting concerns, along with tailored support to aid in accessing and engaging with various services.
• Provide mental health triage and assess the needs and level of risk of students with the intent of providing appropriate service/referral and reducing barriers to additional on‑campus mental health supports.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the Student‑at‑Risk team and Student Wellness Services staff.
• Assess the emergent nature of intakes and prioritize appointments accordingly.
• Evaluate the needs of students without documentation of disability to determine if further assessment (medical, psycho educational, or neuropsychological) is appropriate.
• Arrange for further assessment as appropriate and manage the referral process in order to obtain further support for students.
• Support faculty and instructional staff to informally resolve issues, conflicts, or challenges related to non‑academic conduct of neurodivergent students in collaboration with the conduct office.
• Maintain client files according to protocol and ensure files are updated in a timely, thorough, and ethical manner.
• Ensure all analysis and reporting efforts are compliant with university processes, FOIP, and the Health Information Act.
• Establish collaborative relationships with Residence, Student and Enrolment Services units, faculties, and external referral sources to support students.

• Maintain the NICE Lounge and the neurodiversity ambassador peer program.
• Deliver programs for this student population, considering issues such as access to services, location, and hours.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and provide in‑scope supervision of student volunteers.
• Identify and facilitate affinity groups from students with individual and visible disabilities through an intersectional lens.
• Establish programming goals in collaboration with the Student Success Centre team and other stakeholders and create and maintain records for accurate data reporting.
• Coordinate assessment evaluation of neurodivergent programming, including the development and delivery of annual reports.

• Provide leadership, direction, guidance, and expertise to others within the University community on neurodiversity.
• Work to support the…