College Bridge Coordinator

Policytech

Lower Merion Township (Montgomery County)

Remote

USD 38,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Villanova University is seeking a College Bridge Coordinator to support the Petey Greene Program College Bridge at SCI Phoenix. The role recruits and manages volunteers, screens applicants, and coordinates tutoring schedules with partner organizations.

The position is remote with occasional trips to Collegeville, PA, for required site interactions. It is a two-year, grant-funded appointment, with a commitment to equal opportunity and student success.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience working with justice-involved populations preferred.
Strong communications and organizational skills.
Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Experience with office productivity tools (Excel, Word, Adobe).

Responsibilities

Support PGP staff in recruiting new volunteers and handling applications.
Vet applications and conduct volunteer interviews with staff collaboration.
Determine volunteers’ tutoring schedule with partner organizations.
Help volunteers gain clearance to enter SCI Phoenix.
Ensure onboarding requirements are completed and reminders are sent.
Coordinate weekly volunteer transportation.
Hold weekly trainings and facilitate communication between tutors and instructors.
Monitor attendance forms and course logs, following up as needed.
Communicate with volunteers and staff about incidents or missing sessions.
Oversee intake forms and evaluations for volunteers and students.
Manage volunteer data including schedules and feedback in spreadsheets.
Respond promptly to emails from volunteers, faculty, and staff.
Perform other duties and assist with projects as assigned.

Skills

Strong communications

Excellent organizational skills

Relationship building

Independent, self-starting

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Google Drive

Google Calendar

Salesforce

Valid driver’s license

Job description

College Bridge Coordinator

The College Bridge Coordinator will support the implementation of the Petey Greene Program ( PGP ) College Bridge program at SCI Phoenix. The program aims at helping students to develop the writing, reading, and numeracy skills necessary to pursue employment and post-secondary education while fostering a sense of educational self-efficacy and self-confidence.

The College Bridge program consists of a math course and a writing, reading, and critical thinking course. Both courses are taught by instructors recruited by the PGP among faculty and advanced graduate students from local colleges and universities, supported by volunteer tutors, who are typically undergraduate students and members of the community.

The PGP College Bridge Coordinator will be responsible for assisting PGP staff in recruiting and managing the College Bridge volunteers. Prior to the beginning of the semester, the PGP College Bridge Coordinator will select prospective tutors, vetting and interviewing applicants in collaboration with the PGP Philadelphia Regional Manager. During the semester, the PGP College Bridge Coordinator will monitor student and volunteer attendance, working with PGP staff to provide debrief opportunities for volunteers. They will conduct regular virtual check-ins with tutors and instructors and facilitate the exchange of information between the two groups. Additionally, they will help track tutor and instructor feedback to ensure that it is submitted in a timely manner.

This is a remote position with occasional trips to the Department of Corrections facility in Collegeville, PA required. This is a two-year, grant-funded position and subject to grant funding.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Why work at Villanova?

Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.

Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum.

Villanova’s most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Support PGP staff in recruiting new volunteers and responding to applications with next steps.

Vet applications and conduct volunteer interviews, in collaboration with PGP staff

Determine volunteers’ semester tutoring schedule, in collaboration with PGP partner organizations and with support of PGP staff

Support in the process of getting volunteers cleared to enter SCI Phoenix

Assist in confirming that volunteers complete all onboarding requirements before beginning tutoring and sending reminders when necessary

Coordinate weekly transportation for volunteers

In collaboration with PGP , hold weekly meetings to provide follow-up trainings for College Bridge tutors and facilitate communication between tutors and instructors

Monitor volunteer attendance forms and course log and follow up with any necessary support or to provide reminders about not submitted attendance forms

Communicate regularly with volunteers, especially if an incident occurs or a volunteer misses a tutoring session, providing support as needed and flagging issues when appropriate

Ensure that all volunteers and students complete intake forms and evaluation

Manage volunteer data, including schedules, attendance, and feedback, through Salesforce Input data from student intake forms to spreadsheets

Respond promptly to emails from volunteers, university faculty and staff, and fellow staff.

Perform other duties and assist with projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Formal Education:

Bachelor’s degree

Work Experience

Experience working with justice-involved populations

Work Skills

Strong communications skills and ability to represent program core principles

Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task

Ability to creatively problem-solve and demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of diverse stakeholders from corrections officers and prison staff to academic administrators and university faculty and students.

Demonstrated experience using: Microsoft Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat; Google Drive and Google Calendar.

Valid driver’s license

Eligibility to be cleared as a volunteer in PA Department of Corrections ( PADOC ) facilities

Strong people skills and ability to network and build partnerships at both grassroots and institutional levels.

Independent, self-starting work ethos as demonstrated by past achievements.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in post-secondary education

Familiarity with the PADOC’s regulations, policies, and culture Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

Posting Date: 09/04/2025 Closing Date (11:59pm ET): Salary Posting Information: This position falls within hourly grade 12 and the range for this position is $27.58-29.12/hr. The final salary will be determined with consideration of several factors including the selected candidate’s qualifications, department budget availability, market data, and internal equity. Salary Band: 12 Job Classification: non-exempt

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