Assistant Prison Program Coordinator - Chillicothe Correctional (Part-Time)

Sinclair Community College; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 23,219 - 33,069; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for employees

Opportunity for advancement

Support for professional development

OPERS pension participation

Paid holidays

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

Sinclair Community College is seeking an Assistant Prison Program Coordinator for the Chillicothe Correctional facility. This part-time position involves assisting the Coordinator of Educational Programs in managing off-site educational programs, tutoring students, and liaising with correctional staff.

The ideal candidate should have strong organizational and communication skills, a minimum high school diploma, and experience in a correctional setting. Benefits include a tuition waiver and comprehensive support for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of correctional or closely related experience.
• Ability to pass a DRC background check.
• Consistent attendance and accountability to the program.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with on-site correctional educational coordinators to ensure student availability to attend classes.
• Maintain waiting lists and assist in registering students.
• Assist in providing placement testing.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Ability to work with diverse constituents

Maturity and good judgment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

Assistant Prison Program Coordinator - Chillicothe Correctional (Part-Time)

Job Title: Assistant Prison Program Coordinator - Chillicothe Correctional (Part-Time)

Location: Chillicothe Correctional - Chillicothe, OH

Position Summary: The Assistant Prison Program Coordinator will assist the Coordinator of Educational Programs for the respective correctional facility in maintaining a smooth and efficient operation of the off‑site programs including working closely with on‑site correctional educational coordinators, maintaining waiting lists, assisting with registration, placement testing, supervising computer labs, tutoring students, and educating DRC staff about Sinclair Community College programs.

Accountabilities include overseeing facilities and equipment, ensuring SCC and DRC policies are followed, working with the Coordinator for the Advanced Learning program, collaborating with Regional Managers and faculty.

The hourly pay rate for this position is $20.43 and has a maximum of 28 hours per week. Daytime, evening and weekend hours available.

Benefits

• Tuition waiver for employees for 3 credit hours per semester
• Opportunity for advancement and promotion
• Support for continued professional development and education
• OPERS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
• 14 days of annually observed company holidays, part‑time employees are paid for regular hours on these days
• High quality programs and events for work‑life balance

Responsibilities

• Work closely with on‑site correctional educational coordinators to ensure student availability to attend classes.
• Maintain waiting lists and assist in registering students.
• Assist in providing placement testing.
• Assist the supervision of computer labs and provide technical assistance to students.
• Tutor students as needed.
• Work with Ohio DRC staff to educate them about the mission of the certificate and degree programs offered by Sinclair Community College at their facility.
• Assist in overseeing all facilities and equipment related to the delivery of SCC programs, ensuring applicable SCC and DRC policies are followed.
• Maintain communication with the Prison Educational Programs Coordinator for the Advanced Learning program, the Regional Manager, and other AJT staff and SCC faculty.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of correctional or closely related experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, writing, interpersonal and telephone etiquette skills with a positive attitude.
• Experience working with the public or within the criminal justice system.
• Ability to work well with diverse constituents including faculty, administrators, inmates, and correctional staff.
• Provide customer service responsibly, ethically, and with unconditional positive regard for diversity and cultures.
• Maturity, good judgment, and high ethical standards.
• Consistent attendance and accountability to the program.
• Ability to assist at other correctional facility sites as needed.
• Ability to pass a DRC background check.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Sinclair Community College reserves the right to revise this position description at any time. This description does not represent a contract of employment.