Accessibility Specialist

Job No: 540076

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Student Services, Counseling/Community Outreach/Social Work

Department:  - SL-DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER

Classification

Title:

Accessibility Specialist

Classification

Minimum Requirements:

Master s degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelor s degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.

• Conducts initial appointments with students to identify access barriers in academic environments. Coordinates reasonable accommodations in collaboration with students, faculty, and DRC staff. Maintains appropriate records by thoroughly documenting communication with and regarding DRC students. Orients students to the process of receiving classroom and testing accommodations, as well as informing them of available campus and community resources. Provides ongoing support for students via follow-up appointments, student success appointments, emails, and calls as requested.
• Responsible for a caseload of approximately 800 students with disabilities. Communicates with faculty when an accommodation is particularly complex, or when faculty have questions or concerns about DRC-registered students  well-being or ability to succeed in a class. Serves as a resource for students, parents, faculty, staff, and service agencies/providers. Provides advocacy support and addresses concerns as needed.
• Maintains a current knowledge base of federal and state laws, regulations and rules governing the provision of services for persons with documented disabilities and their application within a post-secondary educational setting. Pursues self-directed learning on national trends and best practices in accessibility and accommodated learning, including efforts to promote equal access and to reduce possible stigma associated with differences in ability.
• Serves on departmental, divisional and university-wide committees, task force.
• Other duties as assigned and assists in the Testing Office as needed.

Expected Salary: $48,000

Required: Master s degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelor s degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.

Education & Training: Master s degree in a related field of expertise (such as higher education, special education, rehabilitation counseling, social work, school psychology, or occupational therapy) and four years of appropriate experience; or bachelor s degree in a related field of expertise (such as education and health sciences) with at least five or more years of related and practical experience.

Experience:

• Experience working with students with physical, sensory, psychological, or learning disabilities
• Experience in developing, coordinating, and/or implementing care plans for individuals with disabilities or medical/health needs.

Knowledge: Proficient in use of a Windows-based computer and Microsoft Office.

Skills:

• Outstanding time management and organizational skills.
• Strong student support services skills.
• Effective professional written and oral communication skills.

ABILITIES: None noted

PHYSICAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

None

OTHER

QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong work ethic

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm. Evening and/or weekend work may be required, especially during peak testing times. One Saturday in Fall for final exams. One Saturday in Spring for final exams.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment

Required:

No

Applications Close: 17 June 2026

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The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call  or the Florida Relay System at  (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.