Program Director, Curry Catalyst

Program Director, Curry Catalyst

The Program Director serves as a key member of the Neurodiversity Center for Excellence (NCE) at Curry College, advancing the College's commitment to inclusive education and student success.

This position leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of a one‑year, structured post‑high school transition program designed to support students as they move into college life. The program specifically serves students who benefit from targeted support in social‑emotional development, executive functioning, and personalized learning strategies.

The Program Director must bring a strong understanding of transition‑to‑college models, including best practices for supporting students in developing independence, self‑advocacy, and readiness for the academic, social, and residential expectations of college. Working under the direction of the NCE's Director of Education and Research, the Program Director collaborates closely with campus partners, including Academic Affairs, Student Success, Admissions, Career Services, Residence Life, and others, to ensure the program is fully integrated within the broader Curry College experience.

This role requires demonstrated experience working with neurodivergent students and young adults with diverse learning profiles, particularly in transition or post‑secondary settings. The ideal candidate will have a background in education, student support services, counseling, disability services, psychology, or an related field, along with experience supporting students through the transition to college and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to promote student success, independence, and personal growth.

• Coordinate and manage the day‑to‑day delivery of program services and supports across academic, student life, and career development areas, ensuring alignment with best practices in transition‑to‑college programming for neurodivergent students.
• Facilitate students' transition into the program and into college life by overseeing the creation and implementation of individualized student learning plans.
• Apply knowledge of evidence‑based transition supports for neurodivergent students, including scaffolding, skill‑building, and gradual release of responsibility, to promote successful adjustment to academic, social, and residential aspects of college.
• Oversee scheduling, resource allocation, and communication among departments to ensure consistency, quality of services, and a coordinated transition experience across all aspects of campus life.
• Maintain clear documentation of service delivery processes, student participation, and program effectiveness, with attention to tracking transition‑related benchmarks and student progress toward independence.

• Facilitate collaboration and communication among internal teams including faculty, academic support, residence life, and student success staff to ensure a cohesive and developmentally appropriate transition experience for neurodivergent students.
• Serve as a primary liaison between the college and external providers, including community organizations, agencies, and employers, to enhance experiential learning and career exploration opportunities that are responsive to the needs of students in transition.
• Foster and maintain strong partnerships with families, caregivers, and advocacy organizations, recognizing their role in the transition‑to‑college process and supporting a shared understanding of student progress, independence, and evolving expectations.
• Represent the program and the Neurodiversity Center for Excellence in campus‑wide and community initiatives that promote access, inclusion, and effective transition pathways for neurodivergent learners.

• Provide training, coaching, and consultation to faculty and staff on inclusive instructional strategies, universal design, and evidence‑based approaches for supporting neurodivergent students in transition to college.
• Collaborate with the NCE Director of Education and Research…