Accessibility Specialist

🇺🇸 Gainesville, Florida 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $48K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ September 9th, 2026

Accessibility Higher Ed

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Florida is hiring an Accessibility Specialist. This role conducts intake appointments with students to identify access barriers and coordinates reasonable accommodations alongside faculty and Disability Resource Center staff. The specialist also manages a large caseload, advocates for students with disabilities, and stays current on federal and state accessibility law.

Highlights

Conduct intake appointments to identify access barriers and coordinate reasonable accommodations
Maintain thorough documentation of communication with and about DRC students
Manage a caseload of approximately 800 students with disabilities
Serve as a resource and advocate for students, faculty, and families on accessibility concerns
Track federal and state disability law and apply best practices in accommodated learning
Participate in departmental, divisional, and university-wide committees
Support the Testing Office as needed, including some evening and weekend hours
Master's degree, or a bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience
Experience working with students with physical, sensory, psychological, or learning disabilities preferred
Base salary of $48,000 per year