Assistant director planning coordinator

Start Date

ASAP

Division

Academic Affairs

Union Affiliation

Association of Professional Administrators (APA)

Position Number

FY26-13

Application Deadline

First application review November 4, 2025

Supervision Received

Reports to the Director of Student Academic Support and Assistant Dean of Academic Resources

Supervision Exercised

Subordinate professional, classified, and student personnel in areas of responsibility

General Responsibilities

This is a full-time, grant-funded, benefits-eligible position anticipated to end August 31, 2026. Please note that grant-funded positions are not eligible for severance pay. The Assistant Director, MAIPSE Planning Coordinator may apply for the Implementation Coordinator position (projected to begin in Fall of 2026).

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.

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.

Qualifications and 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the MAIPSE Program or similar initiatives;
• Experience working on strategic planning.

Salary

$64,000-68,000 annualized

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents: cover letter, resume, MMA application form, and contact information of three (3) professional references. The MMA application form is located on the employment opportunities under Human Resources on the MMA website: Application materials may be saved, attached, and sent electronically to [email protected]. Alternatively, submit application materials by USPS to: Human Resources Department, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532. Finalist must complete background check and pre-employment drug testing.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.