Strategic Director, Disability Resources & Accessibility

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota; Florida; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota invites applications for the Director, Disability Resource Center. This role provides strategic leadership for disability services, ensures ADA compliance, and oversees accessibility initiatives across all campuses and online programs.

The position requires a Master’s degree and 5–7 years of related experience with minimum five years of supervisory experience, and strong budgeting and reporting capabilities. Strong English skills; Spanish a plus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 5–7 years of related experience in higher education or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of direct supervisory experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret regulations; excellent English; Spanish a plus.
• Strong math and analytical abilities; comfort with data reporting and budgeting.
• Ability to manage budgets and coordinate across multiple campuses.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership for disability services and accessibility initiatives across campuses and online programs.
• Directs daily operations across multiple campuses and supervises staff.
• Develops and manages departmental budget and reporting for accreditation and state requirements.
• Leads professional development and staff training in accommodations and accessibility.
• Oversees data collection for required reporting and evaluations.
• Collaborates with faculty and campus resources to ensure accommodations do not compromise program integrity.
• Maintains accurate documentation of student accommodations and related communications.
• Drives campus-wide disability awareness and accessibility initiatives.
• Serves as Chair for course substitution panels and oversees data management and state reporting.
• Reviews disability documentation to determine eligibility for accommodations and supports students throughout their academic experience.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Disability law knowledge

Staff supervision

Data reporting

Policy development

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

College database software

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Presentation software

Job description

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota invites applications for the Director, Disability Resource Center. This role provides strategic leadership for disability services, ensures ADA compliance, and oversees accessibility initiatives across all campuses and online programs.

The position requires a Master’s degree and 5–7 years of related experience with minimum five years of supervisory experience, and strong budgeting and reporting capabilities. Strong English skills; Spanish a plus.