Assistant Director, MAIPSE Planning Coordinator
About The Position
Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA) is searching for a skilled and experienced individual to coordinate the planning stage of the Massachusetts Inclusive Post-Secondary Education (MAIPSE) initiative, with implementation ideally set for Fall 2026. The MA Department of Higher Education (DHE) has funded Massachusetts Maritime Academy's proposed partnership(s) between the university, local school district(s), and adult service disability agencies to support inclusive postsecondary education. According to the DHE, "The purpose of these inclusive postsecondary education opportunities is to increase academic and career success for persons who are 18 and older and have a severe intellectual disability, severe autism spectrum disorder, or other severe developmental disability." Students in the program will enroll in classes at MMA and be encouraged to participate in clubs and activities.
Requirements
- Masters Degree in Special Education, Higher Ed Administration, Counseling, or related field
- At least 3 years of teaching and/or pertinent administration experience at either the secondary or postsecondary level
- Experience working with students with intellectual disabilities and/or autism
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to build partnerships with local districts and disability services agencies
- Willingness to work with all stakeholders, including faculty, staff, administrators, and students
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the MAIPSE Program or similar initiatives
- Experience working on strategic planning
Responsibilities
- Establishing pathways for prospective MAIPSE students
- Establishing an MOU with at least one partnering school district
- Creating a Strategic Plan for the program (in conjunction with the Partner Leadership Team), along with policies and procedures
- Liaising with US Coast Guard on safety regulations
- Holding monthly meetings with the Partnership Leadership Team
- Visiting classes and meeting with academic department chairs
- Working with other MA colleges/universities to ascertain best practices
- Running workshops for faculty to introduce them to MAIPSE
- Developing skills as a career specialist for the program
- Working with the Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI) for professional development
- Other duties as needed/assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
