Accessibility Specialist

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $48K 💻 Other 🗓️ July 29th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Florida is hiring an Accessibility Specialist. The role involves working directly with students with disabilities to assess access barriers and determine reasonable accommodations, coordinating with faculty and staff to ensure academic accommodations, and maintaining detailed records. The specialist also supports students through ongoing communication and stays current with laws and best practices to advocate for accessibility within the university.

Highlights

Conduct initial appointments with students to identify academic access barriers and coordinate accommodations.
Manage a caseload of approximately 800 students with disabilities.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and external agencies to support students.
Maintain documentation and provide ongoing support including follow-ups and success appointments.
Stay updated on federal and state disability laws and university policies.
Serve on university committees and assist in the Testing Office as needed.
Proficient in Windows-based computers and Microsoft Office.
Required: Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree with two years relevant experience.
Preferred: Master’s in related field with four years’ experience or Bachelor’s with five years, plus experience working with students with various disabilities.
Expected salary: $48,000 annually.