Assistant Prison Program Coordinator - Southern Ohio Correctional (Part-Time)

Sinclair Community College; Kentucky; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for employee for 3 credit hours per semester

Opportunity for advancement

14 days of annually observed company holidays

Job summary

Sinclair Community College is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Prison Program Coordinator to assist in the operation of educational programs at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility. This role involves collaborating with the correctional staff, maintaining student registration, and supervising computer labs.

The position pays $20.43 per hour with a maximum of 28 hours weekly. Benefits include a tuition waiver and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of correctional experience or closely related field required.
• Ability to work well with diverse constituents.
• Good writing skills and telephone etiquette.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Coordinator of Educational Programs at the correctional facility.
• Maintain waiting lists and assist in registration and tutoring.
• Collaborate with DRC staff to promote educational programs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Assistant Prison Program Coordinator - Southern Ohio Correctional (Part-Time)

The Assistant Prison Program Coordinator will assist the Coordinator of Educational Programs for the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in maintaining a smooth and efficient operation of the off‑site programs, including:

• 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 in the supervision of computer labs and provide technical assistance to students
• Tutor students as needed
• Collaborate with 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 the facility

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

Why work for Sinclair College?

The following are some of the benefits that part‑time staff with Sinclair College receive:

• Tuition waiver for employee 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 regularly scheduled hours on these days
• High quality programs and events for work‑life balance

Principal Accountabilities

• Represent Sinclair Community College and serve as a liaison between the Coordinator’s office and the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
• Assist in providing supervision and coordination of on‑site activities involved with the operation of the certificate programs and ensure that all regulations and policies of the DRC and SCC are followed
• Assist in providing support services for students’ success, including waiting lists, orientation, placement testing, registration, tutoring, textbooks, and library resources
• Work with the Coordinator to identify credential programs to be offered, schedule courses, and secure adequate instructional space
• Assist in the institutional orientation of full‑time and part‑time faculty; facilitate staff with obtaining security clearances, escorts, secure and assign instructional space, and copy instructional materials
• Assist in the supervision of the operation and use of the on‑site computer lab and other facilities/equipment, and provide technical assistance to students
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of correctional experience or closely related field required
• Good organizational, communication, writing, interpersonal, telephone etiquette, positive attitude, and strong desire to assist people
• Knowledge of and successful professional experience working with the public or within the criminal justice system
• Ability to work well with diverse constituents, including college faculty and administrators as well as inmates and staff in correctional facilities
• 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
• Maturity, good judgment, and high ethical standards
• Consistent attendance and accountability to the program
• Ability to assist at other correctional facility sites as needed
• Other duties as assigned
• Ability to pass a DRC background check

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