Executive Director

Executive Director

The SEPSEA Executive Director is the professional representative of SEPSEA. As a paid employee of the SEPSEA Board, the Executive Director coordinates and/or oversees the organization's activities and ensures that the SEPSEA constitution and by-laws are followed. The Executive Director reports to and is evaluated by the Executive Committee.

Tasks and Responsibilities

· Promote the mission and vision of SEPSEA

· Provide overall leadership for SEPSEA

· Maintain the active SEPSEA membership role

· Coordinate activities related to external funding projects

· Oversee budget management for SEPSEA funds

· Secure funding for SEPSEA through grants, contact, and gifts

· Serve as ex officio member on all SEPSEA committees

· Serve as ex officio member on SEPSEA Board of Directors

· Serve as ex officio member on SEPSEA board executive committee

· Coordinate SEPSEA communication to the membership and public and serve as SEPSEA external contact

· Coordinate annual conference activities with the SEPSEA conference committee

· Carry out any duties and tasks required by the SEPSEA board

Qualifications

Preferred:

· Master’s degree in special education or a related discipline

· Direct experience with inclusive postsecondary education programs

· Resident in one of the SEPSEA states

Minimum:

· Bachelor’s degree in special education or a related discipline

· Direct experience with IPSE programs

Terms of Employment

The Executive Director position is a part-time position requiring approximately 20 hours per week. The position could be expanded to a more full-time position in the future.

Salary: $25,000 per year

Equipment provided: laptop computer and cell phone

Travel Allowance: $5,000 per year

Contract duration

The position is a one-year position with the possibility of renewal depending on an annual evaluation and SEPSEA budget.