Manager, Accessibility & Equitable Learning

Centennial

$100K — $131K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of leadership experience in a unionized setting
  • Expertise in accessibility services and social services
  • Understanding of student mental health and success frameworks
  • Experience managing multiple large budgets and grant writing
  • Knowledge of relevant accessibility legislation
  • Strong communication and relationship management skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise the Accessibility & UDL team to ensure effective performance management
  • Oversee service delivery for Accessible Learning Services across campuses
  • Consult on best practices for accessibility among staff and counselors
  • Analyze program data for decision-making and compliance
  • Manage departmental budgets and funding for Accessibility programs
  • Ensure compliance with AODA and other legal obligations
  • Advocate for barrier-free environments in academic and operational spaces

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with a minimum of 3 days on-site
  • Collaboration with senior leadership and external partners
  • Opportunity to lead a pivotal area within a progressive educational institution
  • Engagement in strategic planning and institutional initiatives
  • Active involvement in promoting equity and inclusion for diverse student populations
Full Job Description
Job Number:

J0726-0003

Job Title:

Manager, Accessibility & Equitable Learning

Job Type:

Permanent FT Management & non-union Professionals

Campus:

Progress Campus/Hybrid

Location:

Greater Toronto Area

Pay Range:

$100,363.00 - $131,604.00/Year

Pay Band:

11 Admin

Hours/Week:

35

Shift Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 8:30 4:30pm (minimum 3 days onsite)

Open Positions:

1

Date Posted:

July 2, 2026

Closing Date:

July 23, 2026

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Position Summary

Centennial College is seeking a collaborative, relational, and visionary administrator to lead Student Accessible Learning Services and advance accessibility across the institution. Reporting to senior leadership, the incumbent will play a pivotal role in shaping an inclusive, barrier free college environment that supports equitable learning, student wellbeing, and institutional excellence.

This position provides strategic leadership that strengthens Centennial's commitment to accessibility by integrating Universal Design for Learning (UDL), ensuring compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and fostering a culture where students with disabilities can thrive. The incumbent will champion accessibility across academic, operational, and physical environments; build institutional capacity through education and partnership; and represent the College in provincial and national accessibility initiatives.

Through this work, the role positions the Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services (CALCS) as a sector leader in accessible postsecondary education and ensures Centennial continues to embed accessibility into its identity, planning, and student experience.

Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership and supervision to departmental staff, including support staff, and the Accessibility and UDL Lead, ensuring effective performance management and adherence to collective agreements.
  • Oversee Accessible Learning Services delivery across all campuses, ensuring consistent intake processes, service standards, delivery modes, and referral pathways.
  • Provide subject matter expertise and consultation to accessible learning staff, including support staff and counsellors.
  • Establish service priorities and staffing plans to ensure appropriate coverage and workflow in collaboration with the Coordinator of Accessible Learning.
  • Collect, analyze, and report program data to support evidence based decision making, operational planning, KPI monitoring, and compliance with reporting requirements.
  • Manage departmental budgets and funding envelopes including forecasting, grant revenue, and reporting for Students Apprentices with Disabilities and the Accessibility Fund for Students with Disabilities.
  • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements including confidentiality, AODA standards, and institutional accessibility obligations.
  • Maintain and update institutional policies and departmental procedures to support operational effectiveness and alignment with institutional planning cycles.
  • Optimize information technology systems to enhance administrative processes, data management, and service delivery.
  • Implement risk management protocols to ensure safe and consistent operations within Accessible Learning Services.
  • Collaborate with Facilities and campus partners to support accessibility in classrooms, common areas, and the built environment.
  • Serve as an institutional advocate for accessibility, promoting barrier free environments for students, employees, and visitors.
  • Lead resolution of complex accessibility cases through coordinated problem solving with Academic Schools and College departments.
  • Develop and maintain internal and external partnerships to support student transitions and cross institutional projects.
  • Deliver accessibility education and awareness initiatives in collaboration with key partners and co chair the AODA Committee with the Accessibility and UDL Lead.
  • Manage communication strategies to ensure clear, accessible information about services, responsibilities, and programs.
  • Contribute to strategic planning and institutional reporting including multi year accessibility plans and participation in leadership activities.
  • Perform other duties that support student learning, enhance access, and advance institutional accessibility and inclusion.


Qualifications/Experience
  • Master's degree in social services, education or public administration (e.g., Business, Leadership, Disability Studies, Psychology, etc.); equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience, including direct people management within a unionized environment
  • Strong working knowledge with accessibility services, mental health, and social services; experience within postsecondary education in these areas is an asset
  • Demonstrated understanding of student affairs and student success, advanced understanding of frameworks for addressing student mental health accessibility
  • Experience using database systems to provide evidence-based assessments and evaluations to optimize service model delivery
  • Proven financial acumen and experience managing large multiple budgets; ability to write grants for funding and reporting
  • Experience developing and implementing business processes for efficiency
  • Experience developing memoranda of understanding and/or contracts for service that delivery quality services while protecting institutional interests
  • Applied knowledge of legislation: Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Ontario Human Rights Code, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Personal Health Information Privacy Act
  • Strong understanding of equity principles and working with a highly diverse student population
  • Excellent written, oral and presentation communication skills
  • Demonstrated relationship management and influence skills
  • Strong political acumen with proven negotiation, mediation and facilitation skills


Apply online: www.centennialcollege.ca/careers

Proof of credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post secondary institutions and/or their foreign equivalents will be required at the time of job offer.

When applying, your cover letter and résumé must include examples that reflect all of the requested skills and qualifications and must be submitted online by July 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. Please quote Job ID J0726-0003. Misrepresentation of applicant information will be grounds for your exclusion from the competition or for dismissal should you subsequently be hired for the position. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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