Coordinator, Disabilities Resource Center

Santa Fe College•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

The application deadline for this position is 11:59pm EST on April 13, 2026. The Disabilities Resource Center (DRC) at Santa Fe College (SF) is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity for students with disabilities to ensure full participation in all aspects of SF College life. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the mission of the DRC to provide comprehensive information for students with disabilities, establish and facilitate reasonable academic adjustments for qualified students with disabilities, and serve as a college-wide resources on disability related matters. The Coordinator provides leadership in the planning, development, evaluation and improvement of the DRC to ensure smooth and efficient operations. This position ensures equal educational opportunities; promotes learning through the management of the DRC’s personnel, facilities and budget; and advocates maintaining a welcoming academic, physical, and social environment for students with disabilities by providing college-wide oversight, reporting, and coordination of services for qualified students.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in special education, rehabilitation counseling, school psychology, higher education leadership or a related human services field with two (2) years of related experience, including some supervisory and/or management experience, or a combination of education and/or experience equal to six (6) years.
A criminal background check will be conducted.
Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.
Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.
Analytical Aptitude & Problem Solving - able to analyze information, problems, situations, practices and/or procedures, collect and interpret data, reason logically, establish facts, identify and define existing and potential issues, recognize the interrelationships among elements, draw valid conclusions, develop recommendations, as well as alternative courses of action, select appropriate course, follow up, and evaluate.
Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
Critical Thinking & Judgement - able to make well-reasoned, sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and other factors.
Customer Service – ability to respond promptly and courteously to all questions from students and faculty, demonstrating patience and persistence when helping students with little or no computer skills.
Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.
Leadership – has demonstrated success as an entrepreneurial, high energy, driven, hands-on leader. Possess expertise in selecting, training, developing, coaching, mentoring, and retaining a highly motivated workforce.
Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.
Problem Solving – proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutions.
Team Orientation & Interpersonal — highly motivated team-player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within and external to the organization.
Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.
Results Orientation – proven ability to set and exceed established targets.
Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.
Detail Oriented - Proven accuracy and attention to detail.
Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and legislation relative to accessibility and serving students with disabilities at the postsecondary level; familiar with disability documentation requirements and determining reasonable accommodations; five (5) years of work experience in disability services.

Responsibilities

Promotes and supports the college’s strong commitment to inclusion and sense of belonging throughout the SF community.
Supervises the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to disability services in compliance with SF values, college rules, as well as state and federal laws.
Works with the college to review, develop, refine, and implement college policies and procedures related to disability services and accessibility.
Works with campus departments to ensure that all academic programs, student activities, and facilities are accessible for students with disabilities.
Leads, supervises, and evaluates the DRC staff and facilitate opportunities for staff professional development.
Develops, manages, and tracks the department budget and other fiscal and related resources.
Provides leadership in the development and implementation of campus-wide events and programs designed to educate and inform the community about disability access and inclusion.
Serves as a resource for the college regarding accessibility, accommodations and other disability related issues; provides information on court/government agency rulings and interpretations affecting services for students with disabilities, interpret mandates, and make recommendations/decisions related to those issues.
Serves as a consultant to the Human Resources Department with regards to accommodations for faculty and staff.
Serves as a consultant to the Workforce Development (Continuing Ed) for related reasonable and appropriate accommodations.
Maintains an active presence in the disabilities services community to build and maintain collaborative partnerships.
Develops community partnerships to enhance fulfillment of project objectives and promote opportunities for the students who are served in the project.
Remains current on national trends, issues and literature related to students with disabilities and disability-related services, including participating in professional development activities, researching best practices and addressing transition issues for students with disabilities entering and navigating through the postsecondary education environments.
Evaluates services and prepares reports to assess and communicate DRC program activities, services, and outcomes.
Administers and develops program services necessary for meeting the reasonable accommodation requests generated by students with disabilities and others identifying as needing services (alternative testing, interpreter and notetaking services, alternative format material production, and adaptive furniture/equipment).
Provides service to the college through participation in events, committees, and other college activities.
Complies with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
Strictly honors the privacy, security, and confidentiality of records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal, and college regulations, policies, and procedures.
Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
Performs other duties as assigned.