Director, Prison Education & Pathways

Colorado Community College System (CCCS); Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Pueblo Community College seeks a Director of Prison Education Programs to partner with the Colorado Department of Corrections in delivering high-quality educational programs across facilities in the state.

The role oversees contract management, instructor coordination, student services, and program accreditation while developing new pathways to employment for justice-involved individuals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
• Knowledge of adult learning pedagogy and prison education.
• Ability to read and communicate in English; strong communication skills.
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders (DOC, college departments).
• Ability to manage programs, recruitment, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manages contracts with DOC for mini-certificates and customized trainings across facilities.
• Liaises between PCC staff and DOC staff; supervises instructors and labs.
• Represents PCC in program development with DOC to create offender pathways to employment.
• Assist with billing and ensure invoices to DOC are timely.
• Support and implement opportunities to serve justice-involved individuals.
• Oversees student applications, registration data, and final grades in Banner.
• Plans marketing and recruitment for DOC programs and attends committee meetings.

Skills

Adult education

Prison education

English communication

Team collaboration

Program administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

MS Office

Ellucian Banner

Job description

Pueblo Community College seeks a Director of Prison Education Programs to partner with the Colorado Department of Corrections in delivering high-quality educational programs across facilities in the state.

The role oversees contract management, instructor coordination, student services, and program accreditation while developing new pathways to employment for justice-involved individuals.