[Pibe-division] FW: Perkins Education Committee Meeting Materials

Edward Bell ebell at pdrib.com
Wed Sep 28 19:24:23 UTC 2016


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

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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] 
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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

 



 

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