Part-Time Accommodations Specialist

WSRE•Pensacola, FL

About The Position

The part-time Accommodations Specialist is a non-exempt career service position supporting daily operations in Pensacola State College’s ADA Services office. The role reports to the Director, ADA Services, and provides accommodations and accessibility support to students with disabilities, faculty, staff, and visitors. The position works 25 hours per week at an hourly rate of $16.50 and may require travel throughout the College District, including to other campuses, centers, and instructional sites.

Requirements

Associate degree from an institution with accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and approved by the College.
Valid driver’s license.
Successful criminal background check and compliance with applicable Florida background-investigation requirements.
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 across electronic, verbal, written, and face-to-face interactions.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and student needs.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to travel throughout the District.
Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance.

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, and convert, edit, format, and prepare instructional materials in accessible or alternative formats according to 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 increase 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.