Accessibility Specialist

Job No: 540160

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

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

Department:  - SL-DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER

Accessibility Specialist

• Conduct initial appointments with students to identify access barriers in academic environments; coordinate reasonable accommodations in collaboration with students, faculty, and DRC staff; maintain records by documenting communication with DRC students.
• Orient students to the process of receiving classroom and testing accommodations, and inform them of campus and community resources.
• Provide ongoing support via follow-up appointments, emails, and calls as requested; serve a caseload of approximately 800 students with disabilities.
• Communicate with faculty regarding complex accommodations or concerns about DRC-registered students’ well‑being or ability to succeed.
• Serve as a resource for students, parents, faculty, staff, and service agencies/providers; provide advocacy support and address concerns as needed.
• Maintain current knowledge of federal, state laws, and regulations in disability services; pursue self‑directed learning on national trends and best practices to promote equal access and reduce stigma.
• Serve on departmental, divisional, and university‑wide committees and task forces; assist in the Testing Office as needed.

• Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in a related field of expertise (such as higher education, special education, rehabilitation counseling, social work, school psychology, occupational therapy) and four years of appropriate experience; or bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least five years of related and practical experience.
• Experience: Working with students with physical, sensory, psychological, or learning disabilities; developing, coordinating, and/or implementing care plans for individuals with disabilities or medical/health needs.
• Knowledge: Proficiency with Windows‑based computers 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.

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM‑5:00 PM.
• 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.

$48,000

Applications close: 30 June 2026.

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 352‑392‑2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800‑955‑8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.