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Testing & Disabilities Specialist

Florida Polytechnic University
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time
United States, Florida, Polk City
4700 Research Way (Show on map)
Oct 10, 2025

Make a difference at one of Florida's premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed. Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences.

The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly's deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn recognitions such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students. Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation.

JOB TITLE Testing & Disabilities Specialist JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY This position serves day-to-day operations of Disability Services for students throughout their University experience, from initial enrollment through graduation from Florida Polytechnic University. The role will determine, provide, or arrange for the provision of appropriate academic or other university accommodations through their living, learning and any services or programs provided, in addition adaptive and assistive technology supports as determined in the eligibility process. Programming and educational opportunities for the University community will be expected throughout the semesters. This role also functions as a liaison and resource to faculty, staff and residential life/dormitory leasing personnel on disability services. JOB DESCRIPTION

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Experience in providing support services to students with disabilities;
  • Knowledge of procedures for assessing and determining disability accommodations at the post-secondary level
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret medical and diagnostic reports, summarize reports written by others and draw service implications form them;
  • Ability to communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic and tactful manner;
  • Ability to provide a high level of interactive and deliberative service to others;
  • Knowledge of disability laws and regulations;
  • Ability and desire to provide strong advocacy on behalf of students with disabilities;
  • Proven personal initiative, problem-solving skills, and customer service etiquette;
  • Ability to relate well with a diverse population including students, parents, faculty, staff, and administrators;
  • Disposition and proven work ethic to handle busy work cycles that include evenings and weekends.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Services or related field
  • (3) years of work-related experience in a higher education environment
  • Experience working with individuals with disabilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • (2) years of work-related experience specifically students with disabilities at a college level. Prior use of the AIM software system preferred.

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF LAW:

  • Must possess a valid driver's license.
  • This position requires a criminal background check, which may include a Level II screening as required by Florida Statute *435.04.
  • This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE:

This position is salary exempt. The normal work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., however, occasional overtime (weekends and evenings) may be required.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information.

Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. An appointment is not final until proof is provided.

FLORIDA POLY BENEFITS INFORMATION

Florida Poly qualified employees have the opportunity to take advantage of a variety of health benefits (through the State of Florida) to help meet their specific needs, as well as the needs of their family. This comprehensive coverage includes flexible spending accounts, medical and life insurance, and worker's compensation.

Health benefits are administered through People First, on behalf of the State of Florida, as pre-tax insurance plans. People First handles all new hire enrollments, coverage changes, premium administration, and dependent eligibility. Their Service Center is staffed Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. EST, at 1-866-663-4735.

RETIREMENT

Florida Poly offers great options for retirement. From the required selection of a state plan to additional voluntary retirement plans, our employees have many opportunities to save and prepare for their future. Click here for more information.

FLORIDA POLY BENEFITS

  • Perks and Discounts
  • Annual Leave
    • To help promote work-life balance, Florida Poly provides a generous leave program, which includes paid time off and paid holidays. Qualified employees may accrue 22 days of annual leave. In addition, the University observes the holidays listed in our University Holidays policy FPU-1.008.
  • Sick Leave
    • Qualified employees may also accrue 12 days of annual sick leave and participate in our Sick Pool Program.
  • Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

EXPLORE LAKELAND FLORIDA

Conveniently located along I-4 between Tampa and Orlando, Lakeland is home to Florida Polytechnic University and many other businesses and attractions. Click here to explore Lakeland, Florida.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ATTACHMENTS:

Required attachments are listed on each posting. Please be sure to attach all required documents in the Resume/CV field before continuing through the application. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made and additional attachments will not be considered.

An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process. For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire.

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.

This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute*435.04.

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