Blumberg Center
for Interdisciplinary Studies
in Special Education
The Blumberg Center for Interdisciplinary Studies in Special Education was established to encourage the interdisciplinary study of persons with severe disabilities to those who are gifted and talented. Our services include family and educational support through dissemination of information, onsite visits, and workshops.
search has begun for a new director |
The Faculty Steering Council and Staff of the
Blumberg Center for Interdisciplinary Studies in Special Education of
the Bayh College of Education is searching for an innovative, creative
leader for the position of Director.
A Director is being sought who will support the Center's current
projects and provide a vision for future ones that will enhance the
quality of life and education of people with disabilities and at-risk
populations. The primary responsibility of the director is to provide
administrative leadership, supervise personnel, work with boards and/or
councils, develop, write and manage grants, and support community
engagement and outreach efforts of the Blumberg Center was a member
department of the Bayh College of Education at Indiana State University.
Specifically, responsibilities include:
- Provide administrative leadership
- Direct and support the Blumberg Center staff, students, grant personnel, and stakeholders
- Participate and communicate with local, state, and federal agencies
- Collaborate with faculty from the two departments associated with the Blumberg Center (Elementary, Early, & Special Education; Communication Disorders and Counseling, School & Educational Psychology), faculty from the Bayh College of Education, and faculty and staff from throughout the University to determine ways the Center can be a support to them and to determine ways in which those faculty and staff can integrate with Center objectives, in carrying out the Blumberg Center's mission
- Actively pursue relationships with school corporations and other agencies
- Serve as the primary liaison with the community and other external constituencies
- Plan, coordinate and evaluate the community engagement and outreach efforts of the Blumberg Center
- Market the Blumberg Center's community engagement activities, and funded projects at the University, region, state, and national level
- Provide leadership and demonstrate success in seeking external funding
- Define and evaluate performance expectations for the Blumberg Center staff subject to ISU policies and procedures
- Plan for and encourage the professional growth of the Blumberg Center's staff
- Develop agendas, prepare reports, provide for the taking of minutes for a permanent record, and attend all meetings of the Blumberg Center including developing the annual budget
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Blumberg Center Steering Council
The new director will assume responsibilities on July
1, 2013 and will meet the following qualifications: Masters or
Educational Specialist Degree, Doctorate preferred, in Education or a
related discipline; effective interpersonal and communication (verbal
and written) skills; a record of developing, writing, receiving and/or
managing grants; experience in staff development and training; broad
administrative experience; record of experience with P-12 schools and/or
state agencies.
The Director's salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
During the first year of employment, the Director's salary will be
funded 100% from the Blumberg Endowment. During year two, 75% of the
salary will be supported by the Endowment with the Director acquiring
25% via a combination of Center-generated funds and other external
sources. During year three and thereafter, 50% of the salary will be
supported by the Endowment with the Director acquiring 50% via a
combination of Center-generated funds and other external sources. The
Center has existing grants in place that may assist the new Director
with salary support.
Candidates are asked to submit electronically (1) a letter of
application that highlights relevant abilities and experiences, (2) a
vita, and (3) three letters of recommendation:
http://www.indstate.edu/humres/. Review of application materials
will begin January 15, 2013 and will continue until the position is
filled. Indiana State University is an EEOC employer.
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