Director of College Preparation Program Perkins School for the Blind is a nationally renowned educational institution with nearly two centuries of serving children and young adults who are blind, visually impaired or deafblind. We are seeking an experienced and innovative professional to be the Director of College Preparation Program. Reporting to the Executive Director of Educational Program and Superintendent, the Director of College Preparation Program will lead this new and groundbreaking initiative. The College Preparation program prepares young blind adults for the social and academic rigors of college. Through experiential learning and opportunities, technical and academic instruction, personal empowerment and living skills training, the program is expected to improve college graduation rates for blind and visually impaired students. The initial two-semester program pilots in September 2017 and runs through May 2018. The director will create a comprehensive program drawing upon the expertise of Perkins' staff and network. The director is responsible for developing the program including creating the curriculum, developing and managing the program's business model, working with marketing to reach prospective students and managing the daily operations of the program. Primary responsibilities include: * Develop and implement hands-on curriculum to supplement academic skills, prepare students to fully participate in student life and develop career preparation skills all with the goal to reduce isolation and increase success at college * Define goals, target market and value proposition for the program. * Develop and execute of a strategic and comprehensive recruiting and admissions plan. * Hire, provide on-going training for, and oversee day and residential programming and staff. * Define and manage on-campus and off-campus activities for social, academic, personal and career growth. * Define and manage the program's business model: set tuition; identify scholarship needs and financial aid implications. * Budget management and oversight; ensuring cost objectives are met. * Develop and maintain relationships with external partners including: colleges, universities, disability service officers, other nonprofits with similar interest in college preparations and employers offering internships. * Develop metrics for evaluation and measure success of the program; report on grants. * Support on-going fundraising efforts. Perkins is searching for a creative leader to develop a unique program to solve a national problem. Ideal candidates will possess at least ten years of related and significant work experience in creating, implementing and on-going educational, vocational, pre-college, and/or gap year programs. Experience with college disability services and programs, college services for underrepresented and at-risk populations, or other programs and services for disabled populations is highly relevant. A master's degree in education, human services or related field preferred. Candidates will also possess: * Strong leadership skills and experience building and managing teams. * Ability to build strong and engaging relationships with colleges, universities, disability officers and other post-secondary academic programs. * Ability to drive cross-team collaboration with diverse groups in a cross-functional organization. * Experience communicating and engaging with various audience both external and internal stakeholders, and across multiple levels from C-suite to individual contributors. * Track record of success developing and implementing engaging and effective programming. * Deep understanding of current market trends and research. *** Sent on behalf of Ed Bosso Superintendent Perkins School for the Blind 175 North Beacon Street Watertown MA 02472 P: 617-972-7316 Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC Director, Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness Louisiana Tech University 210 Woodard Hall PO Box 3158 Ruston LA 71272 Office: 318.257.4554 Fax: 318.257.2259 (Fax) Skype: edwardbell2010 ebell at latech.edu <mailto:ebell at latech.edu> <http://www.pdrib.com> www.pdrib.com ************************************************************** "I am somehow less interested in the weight and convolutions of Einstein's brain than in the near certainty that people of equal talent have lived and died in cotton fields and sweatshops." -- Stephen Jay Gould From: David Ticchi [mailto:dticchi at comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2016 9:41 AM To: 'Fredric Schroeder' <fschroeder at sks.com>; ebell at latech.edu Subject: FW: Perkins Education Committee Meeting Materials Hello Fred and Eddie, FYI, this is a wonderful opportunity; I hope that we can find someone to fill it. I have shared it with President Riccobono and the three center directors. Best, David From: Bill [mailto:whenderson50 at comcast.net] Sent: Monday, September 26, 2016 11:26 AM To: Amy Ruell Cc: David Ticchi Subject: FW: Perkins Education Committee Meeting Materials Hi Amy, Please spread the word. Perkins has received funding to start a college prep program for blind students who have finished high school but who could benefit from additional training / experience before starting college. Perkins is looking for a director of this program and a job description is attached. This program has tremendous potential. Best wishes. Bill From: Ed.Bosso at Perkins.org <mailto:Ed.Bosso at Perkins.org> [mailto:Ed.Bosso at Perkins.org] Sent: Monday, September 26, 2016 9:46 AM To: whenderson50 at comcast.net <mailto:whenderson50 at comcast.net> ; Corinnegro at comcast.net <mailto:Corinnegro at comcast.net> ; dmanzo at cotting.org <mailto:dmanzo at cotting.org> ; cliffdux at gmail.com <mailto:cliffdux at gmail.com> ; katherine.chapman at ollyshoes.com <mailto:katherine.chapman at ollyshoes.com> ; mcontey at gmail.com <mailto:mcontey at gmail.com> ; pladd at dwightrudd.com <mailto:pladd at dwightrudd.com> ; rhepper at iso-ne.com <mailto:rhepper at iso-ne.com> ; Thomas_Hehir at gse.harvard.edu <mailto:Thomas_Hehir at gse.harvard.edu> Cc: Lisa.Calise at Perkins.org <mailto:Lisa.Calise at Perkins.org> ; Dave.Power at Perkins.org <mailto:Dave.Power at Perkins.org> ; Scott.MacDowell at Perkins.org <mailto:Scott.MacDowell at Perkins.org> Subject: RE: Perkins Education Committee Meeting Materials Hello All - There were several items requested at the recent Education Committee meeting including: 2008 NEASC Visiting Team report and related documents, the position description for the Director of College Prep Programs as well as information related to program design. Although I had hoped to gather all of the documents and send them at the same time, I do not want to delay in sending a copy of the position description as we are aggressively looking to fill the position as soon as possible. I will be forwarding all other requested documents shortly. Thanks, Ed Ed Bosso Superintendent Perkins School for the Blind 175 North Beacon Street Watertown MA 02472 P: 617-972-7316