<p>The MA Inclusive Post-Secondary Ed (MAIPSE) Coordinator, College & Community Engagement reports to the Director of the Office for Students with Disabilities and Deaf Services and works collaboratively with HCC staff, faculty, and community partners to foster access, success and retention of students with intellectual disabilities and/or autism in the Massachusetts Inclusive Post-Secondary Ed (MAIPSE) initiative.</p> <ul> <li>Coordinates MAIPSE activities and develops comprehensive academic support for students, ages 18 or older with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A), to promote access to campus life and college coursework in an inclusive setting. </li><li>Develops program policies and procedures to promote full inclusion in academic and college life for students with ID/A. </li><li>Collaborates with sending districts and state service agencies to offer college coursework with community-based internships and employment. </li><li>Provides academic advising and course registration to students; monitors student progress; and maintains student advising records. </li><li>Develops a profile of the learning strengths and needs of students; reviews documentation of disability; creates educational accommodation plans; and coordinates supports with OSDDS and campus resources. </li><li>Coordinates recruitment, admissions and orientation of incoming students. </li><li>Facilitates Person-Centered Planning for incoming students.  </li><li>Collaborates with partners to support career and academic student portfolios. </li><li>Collaborates with the Business Office to monitor budget, requests purchase orders and develops annual agreements with sending districts and state agencies. </li><li>Updates marketing materials to promote the MAIPSE program utilizing print, web, and video. </li><li>Coordinates partnership/leadership team meetings. </li><li>Provides resources and professional development opportunities and guidance to MAIPSE ed coaches. </li><li>Represents HCC at resource fairs, conferences and statewide meetings related to transition and college opportunities for students with ID/A; and develops a network of adult service providers. </li><li>Organizes student celebrations and special events. </li><li>Provides statistical data to DHE and other related initiatives. </li><li>Engages in professional development and college service. </li><li>Performs college service, attends departmental, divisional and college wide meetings and professional development. </li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Master's degree in Special Education, Social Services, or related field with relevant experience. </li><li>Demonstrated experience with program coordination.  </li><li>Knowledge of disability documentation and accommodations. </li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). </li><li>Demonstrated experience in the development of reports, plans and budgets.  </li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.  </li><li>Collaborative, team-oriented working style with a student-centered approach.  </li><li>Commitment to diversity and experience working with a diverse faculty, staff and student body. </li></ul> <p>Equivalency Statement: </p> <p>We welcome and encourage applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above, to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position. It is preferred that this document be uploaded separately from the resume, cover letter, and references. </p> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Community college experience.  </li><li>Working knowledge of assistive technology. </li><li>Experience working with families and secondary educators in the development of transition plans.  </li><li>Working knowledge of the ThinkCollege inclusive program framework.  </li><li>Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) or bi-lingual English/Spanish. </li></ul> <p>Full-Time, MCCC-Unit Position:</p> <p>Salary: $77,358.00 - $90,535.00/year (Grade 6).</p> <p>Hours:  37.5 hours/week.</p> <p>Funding: Grant.</p>