MAIPSE Coordinator – College & Community Engagement at InsideHigherEd

About Holyoke Community College:Holyoke Community College is housed on a multi-million-dollar, 135-acre campus, equipped with state-of-the art technology in specialized learning facilities. HCC serves over 9,000 students annually, and provides a variety of recreational and cultural activities, from sports programs to music festivals, for students and community members alike. The college's strongest assets continue to be an innovative spirit, a sincere concern for students and a commitment to strive for even greater success. These are the values which have created a tradition of excellence spanning more than six decades, and which are enabling Holyoke Community College to meet today's challenges.Mission:Educate. Inspire. Connect.Values: Kindness, Inclusion, Trust, Innovation & CollaborationKindness, inclusion and trust are the foundation of the work that we do together. Innovation and collaboration enable us to explore and implement the ideas that will shape our future. 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. 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.Develops program policies and procedures to promote full inclusion in academic and college life for students with ID/A.Collaborates with sending districts and state service agencies to offer college coursework with community-based internships and employment.Provides academic advising and course registration to students; monitors student progress; and maintains student advising records.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.Coordinates recruitment, admissions and orientation of incoming students.Facilitates Person-Centered Planning for incoming students. Collaborates with partners to support career and academic student portfolios.Collaborates with the Business Office to monitor budget, requests purchase orders and develops annual agreements with sending districts and state agencies.Updates marketing materials to promote the MAIPSE program utilizing print, web, and video.Coordinates partnership/leadership team meetings.Provides resources and professional development opportunities and guidance to MAIPSE ed coaches.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.Organizes student celebrations and special events.Provides statistical data to DHE and other related initiatives.Engages in professional development and college service.Performs college service, attends departmental, divisional and college wide meetings and professional development.Performs other related duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:Master’s degree in Special Education, Social Services, or related field with relevant experience.Demonstrated experience with program coordination. Knowledge of disability documentation and accommodations.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Demonstrated experience in the development of reports, plans and budgets. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Collaborative, team-oriented working style with a student-centered approach. Commitment to diversity and experience working with a diverse faculty, staff and student body.Equivalency Statement: 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. Preferred Qualifications:Community college experience. Working knowledge of assistive technology.Experience working with families and secondary educators in the development of transition plans. Working knowledge of the ThinkCollege inclusive program framework. Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) or bi-lingual English/Spanish.Full-Time, MCCC-Unit Position:Salary: $77,358.00 - $90,535.00/year (Grade 6).Hours: 37.5 hours/week.Funding: Grant.Disability Accommodations:Holyoke Community College is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Office of People and Talent at (413) 552-2554.Background Check:Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check which will include CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information).All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.Holyoke Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College’s Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.