Accessibility Specialist

Palm Beach State College; United States; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote or hybrid opportunities

Job summary

Palm Beach State College is seeking an Accessibility Specialist to conduct intake interviews and implement accessibility solutions for students registering with the department. You will screen for academic issues and coordinate accommodations, including tutoring and testing, while collaborating with college personnel and external vendors.

The role involves developing workshops on assistive technologies, ensuring confidentiality of records, and assisting with course selections and scheduling.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and one year of related experience required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain confidentiality of records.

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial intake interviews and screen for academic issues.
• Coordinate accommodations for students and assist with testing and materials.
• Develop and present workshops on assistive technologies and tools.
• Collaborate with college personnel and external vendors as needed.
• Ensure data is entered into databases and prepare reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Conflict resolution

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join our team! What We Offer At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role

Under general supervision, responsible for conducting initial intake interviews and implementing accessibility solutions for students registering with the department. Meets with students to screen for academic issues and follows up with the appropriate personnel to resolve issues as necessary. Utilizes a case management approach to ensure student accommodations are met.

What a day of an Accessibility Specialist looks like:

• Conducts comprehensive intake sessions.
• Provides information to students and families, including available services, procedures, and policies.
• Coordinates accommodations for students.
• Collaborates with College personnel and external vendors as necessary.
• Arranges tutoring for students with accommodation needs, monitors and administers testing to students, and processes related materials.
• Provides students with reading and scribe services.
• Assists students with submitting semester request forms and other required documents.
• Coordinates and tracks letter of notification disbursements.
• Develops and presents workshops showcasing assistive technologies, auxiliary aids, and other accommodation tools and how to operate them.
• Collaborates with college personnel for the development of marketing content for the department.
• Assists students with course selections, assignments, scheduling, and placement.
• Presents relevant information to students, including particular course offerings, course of study information, necessary testing, and prerequisites.
• Assists with efforts to ensure security and confidentiality of Federal, State, and College tests and records, scoring procedures, data collection, and reporting.
• Liaises among departments, functions or groups, within and outside the College.
• Communicates information through various methods to appropriate personnel and others.
• Designs and utilizes complex spreadsheets with multiple functions, formulas, and links.
• Ensures required data is entered into established databases and prepares required reports for various internal and external requests.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

We’d love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Education and Experience: Associate’s degree One year of related experience
• Knowledge of: Microsoft Office Professional or similar application
• Skilled in: Attention to detail while maintaining effective time and task management Managing and resolving conflict in a positive manner Analyzing relevant information to solve problems Ability to: Interact in a positive manner with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations, and take responsibility for a high level of service
• Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements: Regular physical attendance required

Preferred, but not a must: Knowledge of: Assistive technology

Work Environment and Physical Demand - Frequency:

• Reach and grasp objects
• Hourly Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally Stand for extended periods of time
• Daily Use of video display terminal
• Hourly Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills
• Daily Communicate information verbally
• Hourly Communicate information in writing
• Hourly Receive and understand information through oral and written communication
• Hourly Proofread and check documents for accuracy
• Hourly Work a fluctuating work schedule
• Occasionally

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions, and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

The minimum base pay for this position starts at $17.95 hourly; however, the offer may vary based on the candidate’s education and experience.

This position is open until filled with an initial review date of October 19, 2026.

Culture:

Be part of an inclusive, Panther First environment where every role has a purpose, and employees have a sense of belonging.

Education Benefits:

Tuition fee waiver at PBSC, tuition reimbursement, degree recognition award, educational leave, and more. Public Service Loan Forgiveness institution.

Health and Wellness:

Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, parental leave, and more.

Generous Time Off:

Vacation, sick leave, holidays, and spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off.

Panther Perks:

Potential remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, and apps related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.

Professional Development:

Leadership programs, professional learning workshops, and more.

Retirement Investments:

State retirement plan options and voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans.

About the College

Palm Beach State College, Florida's first public community college, was founded in 1933 and has grown to become the largest institution of higher education in Palm Beach County. Currently serving a richly diverse student population of 49,000 annually, the College offers classes at five locations and offers bachelor's and associate degrees, professional certificates, and workforce development programs. With over 1,200 full-time employees, Palm Beach State College offers a highly attractive benefits package including health insurance, a retirement program, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to applicants for employment or admission to the College. The College prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, disability, or pregnancy in any of its employment or educational programs or activities. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against in the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources and Compliance Director or Chief Human Resources Officer at [phone] or 4200 Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461. Written complaints must be filed within 180 days from the position's closing date for which the applicant applied. Claims will be investigated, and a timely response will be provided. The College prohibits retaliation against any applicant who utilizes the complaint procedure.

Accommodations

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job by contacting the Human Resources and Compliance Director at [phone] for assistance.