Assistant Director, MAIPSE Planning Coordinator

First Application Review Date : March 23, 2026

Posting : March 2026

Start Date : ASAP

Division : Academic Affairs

Union Affiliation : Association of Professional Administrators (APA)

Position Number : FY26-13R

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-eligibleposition anticipated to end August 31, 2027. Please note that grant-funded positions are not eligible for severance pay. The AssistantDirector, 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 theMassachusetts Inclusive Post-Secondary Education (MAIPSE) initiative, with implementation ideally set for Fall 2026. The MA Department ofHigher 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 inclusivepostsecondary education opportunities is to increase academic and career success for persons who are 18 and older and have a severeintellectual disability, severe autism spectrum disorder, or other severe developmental disability.” Students in the program will enroll inclasses 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 schooldistrict;
• Creating a Strategic Plan for the program (in conjunction with the Partner Leadership Team), along with policies andprocedures;
• Liaising with US Coast Guard on safety regulations;
• Holding monthly meetings with the Partnership LeadershipTeam;
• Visiting classes and meeting with academic department chairs;
• Working with other MA colleges/universities toascertain best practices;
• Running workshops for faculty to introduce them to MAIPSE;
• Developing skills as a careerspecialist for the program;
• Working with the Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI) for professional development;
• Otherduties as needed/assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Masters Degree in SpecialEducation, Higher Ed Administration, Counseling, or related field;
• At least 3 years of teaching and/or pertinent administrationexperience at either the secondary or postsecondary level;
• Experience working with students with intellectual disabilities and/orautism;
• 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 allstakeholders, 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: coverletter, resume, MMA application form, and contact information of three (3) professional references. The MMA application form is located onthe 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 drugtesting.

Massachusetts MaritimeAcademy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.