Assistive Technology Accessibility Specialist
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Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Academic Advising/Support, Information Technology, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Counseling/Community Outreach/Social Work
Department: 04011000 - 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.
Job Description:
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, 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.
Coordinate all interpreting, captioning services, braille, alternate format textbooks, and other AT related services. Responsible for coordinating assistive technology needs for the DRC office and students registered within the DRC.
Other duties as assigned and serves on departmental, divisional, and University- wide committees, and task force.
Expected Salary:
$47,000
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:
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); or bachelor’s degree in a related field of expertise (such as education and health sciences) with at least two 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.
-Experience with up-to-date assistive technology utilized for students with disabilities.
-Experience working with blind/low vision and Deaf/ hard of hearing students.
-Experience coordinating interpreting, braille, and captioning services
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
Special Instructions to Applicants:
- Monday through Friday, 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.
- Evening and/or weekend work may be required
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
Advertised: 26 Jun 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 09 Aug 2025 Eastern Daylight Time