MAIPSE Coordinator – College & Community Engagement Jobs

Holyoke Community College

Location:
United States, Holyoke

Category:
Education

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

77358.00 - 90535.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

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.

Job Responsibility:

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

Requirements:

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

Nice to have:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Expiration:
December 19, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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