Corrections Education & College Partnerships Coordinator

State of Michigan; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Department of Corrections seeks a Corrections Program Coordinator to implement and oversee educational opportunities for offenders, coordinating with college partners and facility staff to enroll participants in postsecondary programs during incarceration. You will document programming, schedule meetings, and ensure data collection for Pell grant reporting.

The role requires gathering and maintaining program data, ensuring compliance with Civil Service rules, and upholding ethical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, corrections, criminology, psychology, social work, counseling and guidance, or related fields.
• Knowledge of techniques and problems involved in organizing group activities.
• Knowledge of security procedures.
• Ability to organize and coordinate activities in a prison setting.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations relevant to the work.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with college partners and facility staff to enroll offenders in college services during incarceration.
• Document programming and classes; schedule and facilitate meetings with departmental staff and college providers.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain program data for Pell grant reporting and evaluation requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Civil Service rules and ethical standards.

Skills

Security procedures

Organizing activities

Communication

Public relations

Computer processes

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Job description

Michigan Department of Corrections seeks a Corrections Program Coordinator to implement and oversee educational opportunities for offenders, coordinating with college partners and facility staff to enroll participants in postsecondary programs during incarceration. You will document programming, schedule meetings, and ensure data collection for Pell grant reporting.

The role requires gathering and maintaining program data, ensuring compliance with Civil Service rules, and upholding ethical