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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Director of College Preparation Program</span></b><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Primary responsibilities include:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>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<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Define goals, target market and value proposition for the program.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Develop and execute of a strategic and comprehensive recruiting and admissions plan. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Hire, provide on-going training for, and oversee day and residential programming and staff. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Define and manage on-campus and off-campus activities for social, academic, personal and career growth.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Define and manage the program’s business model: set tuition; identify scholarship needs and financial aid implications.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Budget management and oversight; ensuring cost objectives are met.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Develop metrics for evaluation and measure success of the program; report on grants. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Support on-going fundraising efforts.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Candidates will also possess:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif;color:black;background:white'>Strong leadership skills and experience building and managing teams.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Ability to build strong and engaging relationships with colleges, universities, disability officers and other post-secondary academic programs.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Ability to drive cross-team collaboration with diverse groups in a cross-functional organization. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Experience communicating and engaging with various audience both external and internal stakeholders, and across multiple levels from C-suite to individual contributors.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Track record of success developing and implementing engaging and effective programming.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'>Deep understanding of current market trends and research.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>*** <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sent on behalf of <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.75in'><b><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.75in'><b><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#03008C'>Ed Bosso<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.75in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#03008C'>Superintendent<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.75in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#03008C'>Perkins School for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.75in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#03008C'>175 North Beacon Street<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.75in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#03008C'>Watertown MA 02472<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.75in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#03008C'>P: 617-972-7316</span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#050D9E'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.75in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#050D9E'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#050D9E'><img width=152 height=43 style='width:1.5833in;height:.4479in' id="_x0000_i1026" src="cid:image001.png@01D217DA.B8B9F630" alt="Description: Perkins School for the Blind logo"></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Director, Professional Development and Research<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Institute on Blindness<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Louisiana Tech University<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>210 Woodard Hall <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>PO Box 3158<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Ruston LA 71272<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Office: 318.257.4554 Fax: 318.257.2259 (Fax) Skype: edwardbell2010<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-bottom:dotted windowtext 3.0pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;padding:0in'><span style='color:black'><a href="mailto:ebell@latech.edu">ebell@latech.edu</a> <a href="http://www.pdrib.com"><span style='color:#0563C1'>www.pdrib.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>**************************************************************<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>"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." <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>-- Stephen Jay Gould<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> David Ticchi [mailto:dticchi@comcast.net] <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, September 28, 2016 9:41 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'Fredric Schroeder' <fschroeder@sks.com>; ebell@latech.edu<br><b>Subject:</b> FW: Perkins Education Committee Meeting Materials<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>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<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'> Bill [<a href="mailto:whenderson50@comcast.net">mailto:whenderson50@comcast.net</a>] <br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, September 26, 2016 11:26 AM<br><b>To:</b> Amy Ruell<br><b>Cc:</b> David Ticchi<br><b>Subject:</b> FW: Perkins Education Committee Meeting Materials<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Hi Amy,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Please spread the word.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>This program has tremendous potential.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Best wishes.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Bill<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> <a href="mailto:Ed.Bosso@Perkins.org">Ed.Bosso@Perkins.org</a> [<a href="mailto:Ed.Bosso@Perkins.org">mailto:Ed.Bosso@Perkins.org</a>] <br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, September 26, 2016 9:46 AM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:whenderson50@comcast.net">whenderson50@comcast.net</a>; <a href="mailto:Corinnegro@comcast.net">Corinnegro@comcast.net</a>; <a href="mailto:dmanzo@cotting.org">dmanzo@cotting.org</a>; <a href="mailto:cliffdux@gmail.com">cliffdux@gmail.com</a>; <a href="mailto:katherine.chapman@ollyshoes.com">katherine.chapman@ollyshoes.com</a>; <a href="mailto:mcontey@gmail.com">mcontey@gmail.com</a>; <a href="mailto:pladd@dwightrudd.com">pladd@dwightrudd.com</a>; <a href="mailto:rhepper@iso-ne.com">rhepper@iso-ne.com</a>; <a href="mailto:Thomas_Hehir@gse.harvard.edu">Thomas_Hehir@gse.harvard.edu</a><br><b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:Lisa.Calise@Perkins.org">Lisa.Calise@Perkins.org</a>; <a href="mailto:Dave.Power@Perkins.org">Dave.Power@Perkins.org</a>; <a href="mailto:Scott.MacDowell@Perkins.org">Scott.MacDowell@Perkins.org</a><br><b>Subject:</b> RE: Perkins Education Committee Meeting Materials<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Hello All –<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>I will be forwarding all other requested documents shortly.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Thanks,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Ed<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.75in'><b><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.75in'><b><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.75in'><b><i><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#03008C'>Ed Bosso<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.75in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#03008C'>Superintendent<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.75in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#03008C'>Perkins School for the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.75in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#03008C'>175 North Beacon Street<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.75in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#03008C'>Watertown MA 02472<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.75in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#03008C'>P: 617-972-7316</span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#050D9E'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.75in;text-indent:-.75in'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#050D9E'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#050D9E'><img border=0 width=152 height=43 style='width:1.5833in;height:.4479in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.png@01D217DA.B8B9F630" alt="Description: Perkins School for the Blind logo"></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>