Director, Disability Resource Center

Director, Disability Resource Center

Salary

$57,771.00 - $91,278.00 Annually

Location

Works all three Campuses

Job Type

Staff /Administration

Department

Disability Resource Center

Opening Date

10/09/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

Hours Per Week

37.50

Work days

M-F

Desired start date

11/16/26

• Description
• Benefits
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SCF offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including low-cost State of Florida medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition scholarships for employees and eligible dependents, paid life insurance, and employer contributions to the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Full-time employees are eligible for paid sick and/or vacation leave in accordance with College policy. Additional benefits and perks include complimentary access to wellness activities, a four-day work week during June and July for eligible 12-month employees working in the summer, and paid winter break and spring break. Eligible dependents also have access to our on-campus Collegiate School. Benefit availability varies by position and employment status.

Visit the SCF Human Resources webpage for benefit details.

Job Summary

The Director, Disability Resource Center provides strategic leadership and oversight of the College's disability accommodation and accessibility services across all campuses and online programs. This position has the primary responsibility to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the ADA Amendment Act (ADAAA), and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as they pertain to college students and student services. This position does not have responsibility for ADA or Section 504 compliance related to college employees or employment matters. Provides leadership and supervision, develops comprehensive reports related to the operational, budgetary, and service activities for students with disabilities. Develops and formulates program goals and objectives as well as office policies and procedures to assure optimum efficiency and compliance within the Disability Resource Center (DRC).

NOTE: Job descriptions and essential functions are subject to change due to advances in technology, utilization of work force, and other factors which may impact the College's need to modify position requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following list of essential job duties indicates the general nature and level of work required in this job. This is not designed to be a comprehensive list of all the activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required in this job. Individuals assigned to this job may be asked to perform other duties as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job.

Applicants may be asked to demonstrate all of the following duties:

1. Provides strategic leadership for disability services, accessibility initiatives, and accommodation practices. Utilizes knowledge of disability law and best practices related to learning and educational equity, inclusion, and accommodation/access services in higher education. Ensures access for campus-wide events, graduation, and academic programs. Develops and formulates goals and effective policies and procedures to maximize departmental efficiency.

2. Compiles data for required reporting for the FLDOE Course Substitution Report for Eligible Students with Disabilities and performs internal assessments in compliance with institutional accreditation requirements.

3. Directs and oversees daily operations across multiple campuses. Provides vision and leadership while supervising, mentoring, and evaluating staff. Oversees staffing, employee scheduling, and leave requests.

4. Engages in professional development activities, including but not limited to, memberships in

professional organizations such as National AHEAD, attendance at conferences and workshops, division and departmental training, and active involvement and contribution to the Florida Association for Higher Education and Disability and regional Cross College Alliance.

5. Develops and manages the departmental budget, monitors expenditures, and maintains accurate and timely budgetary reporting. Demonstrates knowledge of institutional purchasing procedures and evaluates and prioritizes departmental purchasing needs. Manages the Ira and Patricia Strauss Fund for Children's Literacy grant.

6. Facilitates one-on-one, academic department, and campus-wide faculty training to ensure accommodations do not fundamentally alter course or program integrity while ensuring student access. Collaborates with faculty, staff, and campus resources in the oversight of the delivery of services to students.

7. Ensures accurate documentation of student, faculty, and administrative communications related to student accommodations. Applies complex problem-solving skills and appropriate accommodation appeal processes as needed.

8. Facilitates campus-wide educational disability awareness activities and TOP training programs. Develops and leads initiatives that advance awareness of accessibility across the institution and community.

9. Serves as Chair for the Course Substitution Panel comprised of faculty and staff representatives. Responsible for all data management and state reporting. Consults with Academics regarding potential courses that would provide similar educational outcomes and be appropriate as a substitution within the student's major.

10. Reviews and evaluates disability documentation to determine eligibility for accommodations and ensures the provision of appropriate and reasonable academic accommodations in accordance with applicable laws and institutional policies. Conducts student intake and accommodation planning processes, promotes student self-advocacy, and provides guidance regarding disability-related resources, accommodation procedures, and assistive technologies. Supports students throughout their academic experience to promote access and success.

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education/Experience:

Master's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university; and five to seven years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Supervisory Experience:

A minimum of five (5) years of direct supervisory experience is required.

• Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Excellent English listening and speaking skills required. Spanish language proficiency is an asset.

• Math Ability:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

• Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram/chart, or schedule form.

• Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, Internet, e-mail, and presentation software. Must become efficient with current College database software and other College required software within one month of hire.

• Certificates and Licenses:

None required.

Responsibility for People and Property:

Responsible for service excellence of mission critical services/programs that promote student persistence and retention. Provides guidance and facilitation to assist students in the provision of reasonable accommodations, optimizing their educational experience. Provides training to faculty and staff. Responsible for budget and equipment/material acquisitions.

Responsibility for Communication:

• Internal Contacts:

This position has routine contact with students and all levels of SCF faculty and staff.

• External Contacts:

Routine contact with prospective students and families, and upper division college representatives as well as Florida Department of Education officials. This position will also have contact with vendors, representatives of special interest groups, and community agencies.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, use manual dexterity, and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste or smell, and lift up to 10 pounds. Vision requirements for the position include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Supplemental Information

In addition to satisfactory performance on all of the essential job duties and responsibilities for this job, all State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees must fulfill the following basic performance expectations:

1. Mission and Goals: Each State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employee is expected to know the College's mission and goals.

2. Service Excellence: All State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees will strive to provide outstanding service excellence to

everyone they serve including students, the community, and fellow employees in accordance with Pride in Excellence standards as listed:

RESPECTFUL

Act in a courteous manner

Actively listen to gain full understanding

Demonstrate awareness of "everything speaks"

Show empathy and caring

RESPONSIVE

Approach people in an inviting and pleasing manner

Take ownership of actions and decisions

Plan, anticipate, and be forward thinking

Answer and return phone calls and emails

Use proper communication etiquette

Banish the phrase "not my job"

Provide assistance to all inquiries and follow through

ACCURATE

Do it right the first time

Be knowledgeable of product and how it interfaces with others

Ask probing questions

Use resources effectively and efficiently

COLLABORATIVE

Participate in teams

Develop team skill sets

Learn available resources to be responsive to your constituents

Develop internal and/or external connections

3. Grooming and Appearance: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to maintain a neat and professional image

at all times. When issued, College personnel must wear uniforms, and maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance.

4. Safety Awareness: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to work diligently to maintain safe and healthful

working conditions, and to adhere to proper operating practices and procedures designed to prevent injuries. Employees are required to

wear personal protective equipment as provided.

5. Attendance Standards: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to attend their work assignments and

schedules at all times, in accordance with College Rules and Procedures.

6. Training: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to attend College-provided training sessions and meetings

when deemed necessary.

7. Continuous Improvement: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to give attention to continuous assessment

and improvement of the position's assigned set of duties and responsibilities.

Pre-Employment Screenings:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal background screenings and employment reference checks. In accordance with Florida law, applicants and employees are encouraged to review the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website, which provides information and resources on background screening requirements. Visit the website for more information .

Statement of Non-Discrimination:

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race, religion, age, national origin/ethnicity, color, marital status, disability, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its educational programs, services and activities, including admission and employment. Direct inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies to: Equity Officer, 941-752-5599, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34207.

SCF offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including low-cost State of Florida medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition scholarships for employees and eligible dependents, paid life insurance, and employer contributions to the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Full-time employees are eligible for paid sick and/or vacation leave in accordance with College policy. Additional benefits and perks include complimentary access to wellness activities, a four-day work week during June and July for eligible 12-month employees working in the summer, and paid winter break and spring break. Eligible dependents also have access to our on-campus Collegiate School. Benefit availability varies by position and employment status.

To learn more details, visit our SCF Human Resources webpage.

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Do you have a Master's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university; and five to seven years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a minimum of five (5) years of direct supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (FL)

Address 5840 26th Street West

Bradenton, Florida, 34207

Phone 941-752-5375