Director, ASCEND, West Plains

🇺🇸 West Plains, MO

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $55K - $56K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ June 20th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring a Director for the ASCEND program at the West Plains campus. The Director manages the Autism Support Can Empower New Directions program, develops strategic plans and curricula, raises funds, supervises staff, markets the program, builds partnerships for internships, and collaborates with campus departments to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Highlights

Develop and implement ASCEND strategic plan, eligibility, and recruitment criteria for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Raise funds through grants, crowdfunding, and private donors in collaboration with Missouri State Advancement.
Train and supervise ASCEND staff; coordinate student mentors and volunteers.
Manage and update ASCEND website, social media, and marketing materials; travel for program promotion.
Collaborate with campus departments to support ASCEND students and provide training workshops for faculty.
Create and research curricula for ASCEND support sessions based on postsecondary best practices.
Build local business partnerships to create internship opportunities and support student careers post-graduation.
Lead ASCEND advisory board and provide updates to administrators and the Board of Governors.
Report satisfactory academic progress and maintain academic standards for ASCEND students.
Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree (master's preferred), experience with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, grant writing knowledge, and skills in strategic planning, project management, marketing, and web maintenance.
Compensation ranges from $54,500 to $56,238 annually; position is grant-funded and contingent on continued funding.