Assistant Prison Program Coordinator - Miami Valley Region (Part-Time)

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

Job summary

Sinclair Community College is seeking an Assistant Prison Program Coordinator in Dayton, Ohio to assist in maintaining efficient operations of off-site educational programs. The role involves close collaboration with correctional educational coordinators, tutoring students, and ensuring compliance with policies.

This part-time position offers $20.43 per hour with flexible scheduling options, including daytime, evening, and weekend hours. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and preferably an associate's degree, along with at least two years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ work experience of correctional experience or closely related field required.
• Maturity, good judgment, and high ethical standards required.
• Ability to pass a DRC background check required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the representation of Sinclair Community College.
• Ensure that all regulations and policies are followed.
• Provide support services for students' success.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Ability to work with diverse constituents

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required, associate’s degree preferred

Job description

Location: Dayton Correctional - Dayton, OH

Job Number: 04592

Department: Advanced Job Training

Job Category: Support

Job Type: Part-Time

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 to include:

• Work closely with on‑site correctional educational coordinators to ensure student availability to attend classes
• Maintain waiting list and assist in registering students
• Assist in providing placement testing
• Assist in the supervision of computer labs and provide technical assistance to students
• Tutor students as needed
• Continually working with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (DRC) staff to educate them about the mission of the certificate and degree programs offered by Sinclair Community College (SCC) at their respective facility

This person is also responsible for assisting in overseeing all facilities and equipment related to the delivery of SCC programs, and insuring that applicable policies of SCC and DRC are followed, most particularly security. This person will be actively in contact with the Coordinator of the Prison Educational Programs for the “Advanced Learning” (AJT) program in the correctional facilities, the respective Regional Manager, and other AJT staff and Sinclair Community College faculty.

Sinclair is currently seeking applicants for this position at the following correctional sites:

• Dayton Correctional – Dayton, Ohio
• Warren Correctional – Lebanon, Ohio

The hourly pay rate for this position is $20.43. Daytime, evening and weekend hours available.

Principal Accountabilities

• Assists in the representation of Sinclair Community College and serving as a liaison between the office of the Coordinator and the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
• Assists in providing supervision and coordination of on‑site activities involved with the operation of the certificate programs and ensures that all regulations and policies of the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction and Sinclair Community College are followed
• Assists in providing support services for students’ success, waiting list, orientation, placement testing, registration, tutoring, textbooks, and library resources
• Works with the Coordinator to identify credential programs to be offered, schedule appropriate courses and identify and assist in securing adequate instructional space
• Assists in the institutional orientation of full‑time and part‑time faculty; facilitate and assist staff with obtaining security clearances, escorts, secure and assign instructional space, and copying instructional materials
• Assists in the supervision of the operation and use of the on‑site computer lab and other facilities/equipment, and provide technical assistance to students

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 2 years’ work experience of correctional experience, or closely related field, required
• Strong organizational skills, communication, writing, interpersonal skills, telephone etiquette, positive attitude, and a strong desire to assist people required
• Knowledge of and successful professional experience working with the public or within the criminal justice system required
• Ability to work well with diverse constituents, including college faculty and administrators as well as inmates and staff in correctional facilities required
• Provide customer service in a responsible manner by being knowledgeable, supportive, ethically aware of diversity and cultures, and treating each customer with unconditional positive regard required
• Maturity, good judgment and high ethical standards required
• Consistent attendance and accountability to the program required
• Ability to assist at other correctional facility sites as needed required
• Ability to pass a DRC background check required

Supplemental Questions

• Do you have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have a minimum of two years correctional work experience, or related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• Please indicate your preference of location(s):
  • Dayton Correctional Institution - Dayton, Ohio
  • Lebanon Correctional Institution - Lebanon, Ohio
  • Warren Correctional Institution - Lebanon, Ohio
• I understand and still possess interest in this position, knowing that it is located at a correctional facility.
  • Yes
  • No
• In accordance with Sinclair Community College employment, tax, and benefits compliance requirements, please select the state in which you currently reside or will perform work for this position.
  • Ohio
  • Indiana
  • Kentucky
  • I do not reside in or am unable to perform work in one of these states.
• Are you legally authorized to work in the United States, and will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for a work visa? Sinclair Community College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
  • Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States and do not require sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States but will require sponsorship now or in the future.
  • No, I am not authorized to work in the United States.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Other

Sinclair Community College
Human Resources
444 W. Third St. Building 7, Room 340
Dayton, Ohio, 45402