Part-Time Accommodations Specialist

Pensacola State College•Pensacola, FL

About The Position

The part-time Accommodations Specialist is a non-exempt career service position supporting the daily operations of Pensacola State College’s ADA Services office. The position reports to the Director, ADA Services. It supports students with disabilities by determining accommodation needs, preparing accessible and alternative-format learning materials, coordinating and proctoring accommodated testing, and assisting students, faculty, and staff with accessibility practices and assistive technology. The specialist also maintains confidential records, helps with outreach and informational activities, and may assist at other College campuses, centers, and instructional sites.

Requirements

Associate degree from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and approved by the College.
Valid driver’s license.
Successful criminal background check.
Ability to work effectively in a diverse community and meet the needs of diverse student populations.
Ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods.
Professional and discreet communication skills in electronic, verbal, written, and face-to-face interactions.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and student needs.
Ability to keep information confidential.
Ability to travel throughout the District.
Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

Strong technical skills.
Experience working with a variety of populations, including people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Conduct intake appointments to determine accommodation needs for students with disabilities.
Prepare specialized accommodation materials, including printing or enlarging textbooks.
Convert, edit, format, and prepare instructional materials in accessible or alternative formats in accordance with approved accommodations.
Assist with preparing accessible electronic documents, including documents for the College website.
Proctor, read, and scribe for accommodated testing, traveling to other College locations as needed.
Assist with scheduling and coordinating accommodated testing and communicate with faculty about test materials, instructions, and accommodations.
Assist students and faculty in resolving accommodation-related issues.
Provide technical assistance to faculty and staff on implementing approved accommodations and accessibility practices.
Provide basic training and assistance to students using approved assistive technology and accessibility software.
Ensure scanned documents meet legibility and file-quality standards.
Handle education-related documents in compliance with FERPA and other applicable privacy laws.
Provide customer service to students, staff, and visitors.
Assist with ADA Services at other campuses, centers, and instructional sites as needed.
Assist with outreach, educational, and informational activities that raise awareness of ADA services and accessibility resources, including Pirate Paths and Pirate Saturdays.
Maintain accurate and confidential records of student contacts, accommodation-related activities, and testing services.
Operate office equipment and use word-processing software and templates to create correspondence.
Perform other duties as assigned.