Grant Coordinator (Program Admin Officer 1-2, Designated)

Designation Status

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. Under the Government of Nova Scotia’s Employment Equity Policy, these positions are designated for Persons with Disabilities.

If you are a member of this equity group, you must clearly identify in your cover letter and self-identify during the application process, to be considered.

About Us

Post-Secondary Accessibility Services (PSAS) is a dynamic and committed team that is leading and coordinating the Department of Advanced Education’s work to become an accessible province by 2030. We work together with Nova Scotians with disabilities, community and disability organizations, businesses, municipalities, post-secondary institutions, and other partners to support the cultural shift needed to implement the Accessibility Act and address disability-related issues across the post secondary sector.

As a small but impactful team, PSAS has built strong relationships with post-secondary institutions, with government of all levels and with public sector and community partners to support efforts to improve access to post-secondary education for eligible people with disabilities. Our primary responsibility is the provision of Services and Equipment grants to post-secondary students with disabilities to help remove barriers to successful completion of their educational goals. We are also proud to fund post secondary and community partner programs to help people with disabilities gain access and experience in the labor market.

About Our Opportunity

The Grant Coordinator is responsible for the delivery of services and equipment grants for students with disabilities who are attending post-secondary institutions. This position provides expertise to clients throughout the entire post-secondary cycle: from transition from high school or the community to post-secondary; participation in college and university programs; summer employment, co-ops, and internships, and graduation.

The Grant Coordinator positions report to the PSAS Program Operations Manager. 

Primary Accountabilities

·        Consults, and advises on student applications for disability-related services and equipment to remove barriers in accessing their post-secondary education.

·        Provides information and support to students with disabilities including help in navigating application processes and help in identifying specific supports to remove barriers.

·        Provides advice and guidance on disability service delivery to public and private post-secondary institutions by responding quickly to information requests regarding individual students from post-secondary institutions’ disability service staff.

·        Maintains a knowledge base of best practices and trends in the provision of disability supports in post-secondary institutions and the workplace.

·        Ensures decisions comply with federal and provincial funding rules, and internal accounting practices.

·        Ensures decisions are made in alignment with the guidelines for the Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Students with Disabilities.

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you have a related post-secondary degree plus one year of related experience. An acceptable equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

With a strong client focus, you’ll possess excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills using tact and ensuring confidentiality to establish effective relationships with a variety of internal and external clients, including other levels of government and community agencies.

You are required to exercise good judgment and initiative, acting independently on inquiries, and making sure decisions align with program policies and standards. You can provide technical guidance when required on acquiring, organizing, protecting, and processing data to fulfill business objectives; analyzing data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making. You can manage multiple priorities during busier times, with demonstrated skills in organization and prioritization.

Proven proficiency in caseload management systems, word processing, spreadsheet management, and e-mail software.

We will assess the above qualifications using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.  For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

Accommodation

The Nova Scotia Government is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible, and safe experience for all applicants. Accommodations are available to applicants on request throughout all aspects of the hiring process. Please indicate how you prefer to be contacted, and if you require adaptive communication technology.

Additional Information

This competition is being leveraged to fill 2 current designated vacancies, and may be leveraged for future vacancies, in accordance with timelines outlined in the collective agreement.

What We Offer

• Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths
• Department specific flexible working schedules