"Senior Special Programs Coordinator (Campus Title: MAIPSE Senior Coordinator) - Mount Wachusett Community College"

General Statement of Duties

MWCC 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 Coordinator will oversee development and implementation of the MAIPSE Program. The program is a partnership among local school districts, service agencies, employer partners and MWCC to provide students with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and other developmental disabilities with access to higher education. The Coordinator will lead the program through an initial planning period, preparing for implementation for fall 2026. The Coordinator will establish and work with a planning and advisory team to implement the program and support students through coursework, academic skill development, career planning and employment, developing self-advocacy skills, connecting to campus resources and engagement opportunities, and navigating campus life. The Coordinator will serve as a liaison to faculty across disciplines, as well as other administrative offices to advance and promote MAIPSE initiatives across campus. The Coordinator will work closely with the Dean of K12 Partnerships & Civic Engagement and the Dean of Students to oversee a comprehensive MAIPSE program at MWCC.

Responsibilities

Administrative

• Develop full implementation plan by June 2026, working with Dean and the planning advisory team
• Track program budget, including processing expenses, purchases, travel and projecting budget spending
• Work with Student Financial Services to establish billing processes for students, in line with established policies and procedures within the office
• Establish, and ensure compliance with, Memorandum of Understanding with external partners, providing annual updates as needed to each agreement
• Support development of grant applications and, upon awarding of such grants, fulfill requirements for such
• Create models for MAIPSE engagements with MWCC Academic Advising and Student Activities and Academic Affairs
• Contribute to MWCC Strategic and Operational Planning

Partnership

• Coordinates with local school districts and adult service agencies to maintain a partnership that supports students with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and other developmental disabilities, and their families to continue their education.
• Provide assessment of program activities to campus and state leadership.
• Act as a key stakeholder on the MAIPSE advisory team that is responsible for program oversight and implementation. This team includes representatives from Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, faculty, students, community agencies, workforce development providers, and local school districts.
• Attends regular statewide meetings and conferences with other MAIPSE programs, and meetings with local organizations in alignment with the goals of the program.

Program Design & Implementation

• Design and implement the application, registration, and orientation process for incoming MAIPSE students.
• Coordination of course scheduling in partnership with the Academic Deans
• Coordinate the recruitment, admission and orientation of incoming MAIPSE Students, to include: developing and updating program materials, coordinating orientation programs and campus visits.
• Work with MWCC faculty and staff to support inclusive learning strategies, instructional universal design techniques and support the MAIPSE on campus
• Monitor the progress of MAIPSE students in caseload with routine check-ins, scheduled meetings or proactive outreach and communication related to academic and other concerns, and respond to student and family questions, concerns, and needs.
• Develop and facilitate faculty, staff, and peer mentor training and technical assistance to ensure they have the skills needed to provide inclusive opportunities for this student population.
• Collaborate with Student Life to welcome participating students to social networks via campus-wide and community events.
• Act as a liaison to Career Services to welcome participating students to career planning, vocational skill-building, and integrated employment opportunities.
• Act as a liaison to the Brewer Center to integrate community service for participants in order to build vocational skills and experience, and to develop/implement student volunteer opportunities for Education and Human Services students who may be interested in working with this population of peers.
• Assess the learning strengths and areas of development for individual students through student-centered planning.
• Identify and work with faculty across departments and the office of Disability Resources to provide accommodation and learning plans for MAIPSE coursework.
• Work with Disability Services in order to support the review and update of individualized accommodation plans detailing academic accommodations, assistive technology needs, and the development of appropriate learning strategies on campus and in the classroom. Assist students in the development of self-advocacy skills and the use of support materials, including assistive technology.
• Other duties as assigned

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Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Business Administration, Marketing, Education Administration, or other field related to area of assignment;
• Three (3) years experience and/or training involving area of assignment, which may include business management, program/project management, grant administration, budget development, community relations, curriculum development, education, counseling, substance abuse, non-traditional student services, or public assistance programs; or
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Special Education, Higher Ed Administration, Counseling, or related field Preferred
• Experience working with students with intellectual disabilities and/or autism in an educational setting.
• Proven strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with students, staff, and faculty both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives

Additional Information

• Campus Title: MAIPSE Senior Coordinator
• Salary: $74,523.00 Grant Limitations
• Grade: 5
• Employee Status: Full Time Grant Funded Grant End Date 8/31/26
• Benefits: Yes
• Hours per Week: 37.5
• Number of Weeks: Grant End 8/31/26