Purpose: The Disability Programs Assistant is responsible for providing administrative, research, student and program development support for disability-specific programs within the university.

Education: Must be enrolled as a York student.

Experience: -Experience in an administrative, student-support, peer-support, program/event support, or communications role is an asset. - Experience applying accessibility practices (, accessible documents, accessible customer service, inclusive events, or digital accessibility) is an asset.

Skills: - Knowledge of disability-related and accessibility concepts, supports, and inclusive practices is an asset. - Familiarity with disability justice principles and/or lived experience (personal or through community involvement) is an asset. disclosure is not required. - Knowledge of the Social Model of Disability.



- Ability to present and share ideas with an audience. - Ability to provide instructions and support others in developing knowledge and skills. - Ability to maintain confidentiality. - Ability to plan social activities, programs, and events that contribute to an engaged community. - Ability to use research methods to identify and verify information. - Ability to generate recent ideas or recommend changes to existing programs. - Ability to demonstrate empathy and respond in a thoughtful manner. - Ability to collaborate and work with others to complete a shared goal. - Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook or Power

Point.

📌 F/W 26/27 - EmpowerAbility Program Design Assistant (Disability Programs Assistant) (Ontario)
🏢 York University
📍 Ontario