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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.
Wait, there is more!
- 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.
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Please review the following information to apply for a position at Palm Beach State College:
- Carefully review the minimum qualifications advertised for the available position, as only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be considered.
- Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation.
- An essential goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications.
- The College conducts its employment activity within the State of Florida except for occasional brief and temporary pre-approved periods related to college travel.
Application Deadline
This position is open until filled
